Italian

The settlement of Alberta was part of a national strategy that saw massive immigration as a tool for building a nation from coast to coast. Italians arrived in Alberta beginning in the late 19th century, fleeing a recently-unified Italy that left some regions under economic hardship while other regions thrived.

In Alberta, immigrants found a growing industrial economy and a burgeoning Italian community that saw waves of new arrivals following both World Wars.

Clarke Stadium

Themes: Sports, Leisure & Entertainment
Era: The War Years
Area: Central

Giovanni Caboto Park

Themes: Sports, Leisure & Entertainment
Era: City Modern
Area: Central

Great Western Garment Company

Themes: Trade & Industry
Era: The War Years
Area: Central

Humberstone Mine

Themes: Trade & Industry
Era: Urban Settlement
Area: Northeast

Ital-Canadian Seniors’ Centre

Themes: Sports, Leisure & Entertainment
Era: City Modern
Area: Central

Italian Centre Shop

Themes: Trade & Industry
Era: The Post-War Years
Area: Central

Italian Cultural Centre

Themes: Sports, Leisure & Entertainment
Era: City Modern
Area: Northwest

Little Italy

Themes: Homes, Sports, Leisure & Entertainment, Trade & Industry
Era: The Post-War Years
Area: Central

Piazza Italia Seniors Centre

Themes: Homes
Era: City Modern
Area: Central

Santa Maria Goretti Parish

Themes: Religion
Era: The Post-War Years
Area: Central

Sir Winston Churchill Square

Themes: Sports, Leisure & Entertainment
Era: Urban Settlement
Area: Central

Strathcona Refinery, Imperial Oil

Themes: Trade & Industry
Era: The Post-War Years
Area: Northeast