Accessibility

Getting Here & Parking

While most of the roads leading to Leighton Art Centre are paved, our driveway is gravel and our parking areas are a combination of gravel and mowed grass (or plowed snow over grass in the winter).

We have room for several cars to park at the top of our driveway, to the left of our main building. Most of the time, even if these parking areas are full, visitors with mobility challenges can be dropped off directly in front of the house before the driver proceeds to the larger parking area. Please use extreme caution when turning around in this area, as pedestrians are often present.

Accessibility at Leighton Art Centre

The Leighton Art Centre is a historic site situated on 80 acres of rolling Foothills grassland. Due to the age of our buildings, the nature of the site, uneven terrain, gravel pathways, and changes in elevation, we consider the Leighton Art Centre and much of the property to be not fully accessible.

Visitors with mobility concerns are encouraged to contact us prior to their visit. While we cannot guarantee accessibility, we are happy to discuss individual needs and determine whether accommodations or alternative arrangements may be possible.

Please note that exhibits located in the tower of the historic Leighton home are accessible only by stairs and are completely inaccessible to visitors using wheelchairs, walkers, or those unable to navigate stairs.

In Our Main Building

The Leightons’ historic home, which houses our Gallery, Museum, and Gallery Shop, was built in the 1950s and contains multiple steps within the public areas, including transitions between the foyer, gallery spaces, museum areas, gallery shop, washrooms, and atrium.

Due to the building’s historic nature, visitors may encounter barriers that cannot be fully removed. If you have questions about accessibility, please contact us before your visit and we will do our best to assist.

On Our Grounds

We consider ourselves fortunate to be the stewards of 80 acres of native Foothills grasslands, complete with rolling hills, native flora and fauna, and spectacular views of the Foothills and Rocky Mountains.

While we maintain mowed pathways throughout portions of the property, visitors should expect uneven ground, slopes, natural terrain, and holes created by wildlife. Good walking shoes are strongly recommended. During winter months, accessibility may be further limited due to snow and ice conditions.

We do not allow dogs (with the exception of service dogs) or smoking anywhere on our property. Please do not take bicycles onto grassy areas or pathways.

At Our Education Centre

Accessibility at the Education Centre is limited and varies by building and program location.

If you are attending or interested in attending a program and have questions about accessibility requirements, please contact us in advance at 403-931-3633 or email education@leightoncentre.org. We will discuss your needs and determine whether accommodations may be possible.

Please note that washroom accessibility on site is currently limited.