Heritage Day is a time to celebrate the people, places, cultures, and traditions that help shape the communities we call home.

For dog owners, heritage can also be seen in the special bond between humans and dogs — a relationship built over generations through companionship, work, protection, loyalty, and everyday life together.

Across many cultures, dogs have walked beside people as helpers, guardians, herders, hunters, travel companions, and beloved family members. Today, that connection continues in a softer but meaningful way: through neighbourhood walks, shared routines, outdoor adventures, and the trust we build with our dogs every day.

This Heritage Day, we celebrate not only Alberta’s rich history and community spirit, but also the dogs who remind us that belonging is built through connection, care, and walking forward together.

Honouring the past. Celebrating community. Walking together.

— Active Paws