The Man That Lifted a City

McConachie Heights is named after Grant McConachie, a pioneering Canadian bush pilot and aviation entrepreneur who lived in Calder (now a part of west-central Edmonton). His work in the aviation industry allowed Edmonton to become a hub for flights throughout western North America and, eventually, to Europe, Asia, and South America. His endeavours contributed to Edmonton’s explosive growth in the first half of the 20th century, making it one of the largest cities in the country.