David the cat, Collection of Lougheed House Conservation Society
Archival Animals: Photos from
the Lougheed Family Album
Lougheed House
ARTISTS | VARIOUS
DATES | JAN 30-MAR 1, 2026
HOURS | DAILY, 7 AM-11 PM ♿︎
Lougheed House is a National and Provincial Historic Site and museum in the Beltline. One unique artifact in the historical collections of this sandstone mansion built in 1891 is a family photo album. This album gives us a glimpse into the personal life of the Lougheed family, including time spent in Banff with family and friends. It also features many pets!
Some photos on display for the first time ever, we're introducing Chips, a beloved family dog, David the regal cat, and Spats the horse, by displaying their photos to the public.
This exhibit of Lougheed family animal companion photos will be displayed outdoors in the public green space, and viewable during any daylight hours. Pets are also welcome in this green space, continuing this long tradition of animal companions at Lougheed House.
Lougheed House Gardens
707 13 Avenue SW, Calgary
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that the Exposure Photography Festival is situated on land adjacent to where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. The traditional Blackfoot name of this place is “Moh’kins’tsis”, which we now call the City of Calgary. This is the traditional Treaty 7 territory of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. It is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. We honour and acknowledge all Nations, who live, work and play in Moh’kins’tsis, help steward this land, and honour and celebrate this territory.