Historic Buildings & Landmarks

The people of Indian Head take pride in their town and its many historic buildings. What better way to show off its beauty spots and history than with a walking tour created by a group of dedicated volunteers. These self-guided walking tours combine information and stories about Indian Head's buildings and its colourful past with opportunities to enjoy the town's natural beauty.

You can now enjoy the Heritage Tour on your mobile device. Download the Tripvia Tours app and select the Heritage Tour of Historic Indian Head. Visit Tripvia Tours website for sample audio and the link for download.

The Heritage Tour Guide is available online for download. Printed copies of the Guide are available at the Indian Head Main Street Office (508 Bell Street), Tourist Information Booth, Bell Barn Interpretive Centre, the Town Office, the Museum and many Indian Head businesses.

Located at 1100 Buxton this house was designed and built in 1905 by local architect A.M Fraser. The house has been featured in at least a couple of thriller movie productions shot locally: Stranger in Town with Harry Hamlin and Graham Greene and Walled In with Mischa Barton.

In 1904 an English gentleman had this two-story brick house built for his fiancée at 1008 Grand Avenue. Unfortunately, upon inspection she was said to have termed the house "monstrous" and returned to England.

This house located at 424 Buxton Street was built for Mr. W.F. Johnston in 1897. "The Leader", Regina dated Jan 5, 1899 describes the wedding of Miss Bessie M. Johnston, daughter of W.F. Johnston, to Mr. Andrew Dickson of Breezy Heights. This wedding occurred in this house. The guest list was a veritable 'who's who' of Indian Head in 1899.

Ever wonder what the beautiful, historic buildings of downtown Indian Head would say if they could tell their story? “If These Walls Could Talk” is a partnership between the Indian Head Museum and the Community Development Committee to bring those stories to life!

Look for the three posters located in our participating businesses. Scan the QR code with your mobile device and take a walk through time with facts, photos and stories of each building.

Thank you to the Indian Head Museum Board for their hard work putting together to research, stories and photographs to ensure their memory stays alive. Thank you to the Indian Head Bakery & Deli, Wooden Nickel Saloon and Pharmasave for displaying our posters in their businesses.

505 Grand Avenue - Smith's Bakery