Tree Art

Tree art has become a unique part of High River’s identity, transforming aging trees into lasting works of beauty. You can find these striking sculptures throughout Town and in our green spaces.

• Granny and Jed Clampett by Ron Schmidt
• Let Your Imagination Journey by Fred Wood
• Pillars of the River by Jared Tailfeathers
• Sprite House by Darren Jones
• Wolf Tree by Lorne Eadie and Rocky Barstad

Murals

The area’s history is captured in 16 murals painted on building walls throughout our beautiful community. Murals were created by local artists and depict people and the history of High River. Two murals were unveiled in 2016, featuring images of local people, including High River's former Fire Chief Len Zebedee. The most recent mural was added in 2022, funded by the Town's Community Vitality Advisory Committee (CVAC).

• Historic Mural Self-Guided Walking Tour
• Travel Alberta - High River's Historic Murals

A walking tour of the murals will take you past the historic Wales Theatre and the Town’s original train station, built in part using sandstone blocks from an older Calgary train station. Your walk to discover the murals starts across from the Museum of the Highwood.

The ‘Fort Spitzee Mural’ in High River depicts the largest fur trade post in the area and is located at 118 4 Ave SW. 

To learn more about High River’s heritage and colourful history, be sure to visit the Museum of the Highwood and Visitor Information Centre, located in the old train station, beside High River's beautiful downtown.