List of attractions and landmarks in Stirling, Alberta

Stirling, Alberta

Stirling is a village in the County of Warner No. 5, Alberta, Canada. The village is located on Highway 4, approximately southeast of Lethbridge and northwest of the United States-Canada border....

is located in Alberta

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Alberta is a province of Canada. It had an estimated population of 3.7 million in 2010 making it the most populous of Canada's three prairie provinces...

, Canada

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and has close to 1,000 inhabitants. Being one of only three communities in Canada that are designated National historic status, tourism is a very important part of Stirling's economy.

Attractions and landmarks

The following is a list of attractions and landmarks in or near Stirling

Stirling, Alberta

Stirling is a village in the County of Warner No. 5, Alberta, Canada. The village is located on Highway 4, approximately southeast of Lethbridge and northwest of the United States-Canada border....

, Alberta

Alberta

Alberta is a province of Canada. It had an estimated population of 3.7 million in 2010 making it the most populous of Canada's three prairie provinces...

, Canada

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	Address	Type	Remarks
Andrew Larson House Andrew Larson House The Andrew Larson House is a historic home located in Stirling. The house was built in 1906 by Andrew Larson, Sr. and has similarities to the Michelsen home. The house started as a two-room house, Larsen added on to the home in 1910 just before his mission to Denmark.-The Larson Family:Andrew...	5th St	Building	A local Historic site built by Andrew Larsen, Sr. in 1906
A. T. Romerlil House		Building	Local Historic site
A. Hirsche House & Barn	3rd st	Bed and breakfast Bed and breakfast A bed and breakfast is a small lodging establishment that offers overnight accommodation and breakfast, but usually does not offer other meals. Since the 1980s, the meaning of the term has also extended to include accommodations that are also known as "self-catering" establishments...	A century old barn turned into a Bed and breakfast
Bishop's storehouse Bishop's storehouse A bishop's storehouse in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints usually refers to a commodity resource center that is used by bishops of the church to provide goods to needy individuals...	1st st	Bishop's storehouse Bishop's storehouse A bishop's storehouse in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints usually refers to a commodity resource center that is used by bishops of the church to provide goods to needy individuals...	Also known as Lord's storehouse
Galt Historic Railway Park Galt Historic Railway Park The Galt Historic Railway Park, collects, preserves, restores, exhibits and interprets artifacts which represent the history and social impact of the "steam" era in southern Alberta and the coal era with emphasis on Galt Railway and the 1890 International Train Station Depot North West Territories...	4th st N	Museum Museum A museum is an institution that cares for a collection of artifacts and other objects of scientific, artistic, cultural, or historical importance and makes them available for public viewing through exhibits that may be permanent or temporary. Most large museums are located in major cities...	Restored train station built by Sir Alexander Galt and son Elliot Galt in 1890
Ghost town of Maybutt Maybutt, Alberta Maybutt also known as “New Stirling” or "New Town" is a former locality in Warner County, Alberta, Canada. The unincorporated community is situated 1 km north of the old town of Stirling just off the CANAMEX Corridor between Lethbridge and the United States-Canada border...	1 km north of Stirling	Ghost town Ghost town A ghost town is an abandoned town or city. A town often becomes a ghost town because the economic activity that supported it has failed, or due to natural or human-caused disasters such as floods, government actions, uncontrolled lawlessness, war, or nuclear disasters...	Former hamlet of New Stirling, now a ghost town that is great for ghost towners
Information Kiosk	1st & Main St.	Kiosk Kiosk Kiosk is a small, separated garden pavilion open on some or all sides. Kiosks were common in Persia, India, Pakistan, and in the Ottoman Empire from the 13th century onward...	Built to give information to tourist about the sites of interest as well as historic sites throughout the town.
Centennial Park	Main St	Community Park	Consists of a swimming pool, two play grounds, a tennis court, basketball courts, campground, reunion center, a senior citizen's center, and baseball diamonds.
Galt School house		School house School A school is an institution designed for the teaching of students under the direction of teachers. Most countries have systems of formal education, which is commonly compulsory. In these systems, students progress through a series of schools...	Built in 1949 for the Galt School District and was the village school until 1958
Lost Frontier Mini-Railway	441 4th st	Park	15 inch gauge mini railroad which winds its way around the William T. Ogden estate William T. Ogden House William T. Ogden House is a historic Neo-Classical Georgian style brick mansion located on in Stirling, Alberta, Canada. Construction of the house began in 1910 and was finished in 1919 by William T. Ogden. The house has been a rooming house, pool hall and a dance studio, and in 1934 it became a... , as well as petting zoo Petting zoo A petting zoo features a combination of domestic animals and some wild species that are docile enough to touch and feed. In addition to independent petting zoos, also called children's farms or petting farms, many general zoos contain a petting zoo... .
Michelsen Farmstead Michelsen Farmstead The Andreas Michelsen Farmstead, originally built in 1902 by Andreas himself as a two room house. In 1912 the house was added onto, to make 7 rooms in total, little has changed since...		Museum Museum A museum is an institution that cares for a collection of artifacts and other objects of scientific, artistic, cultural, or historical importance and makes them available for public viewing through exhibits that may be permanent or temporary. Most large museums are located in major cities...	1890's farmstead restored back to the 1930s way of life
Mini Horses Miniature horse Miniature horses are found in many nations, particularly in Europe and the Americas. The designation of miniature horse is determined by the height of the animal, which, depending on the particular breed registry involved, is usually less than as measured at the last hairs of the mane, which are... & Chuck Wagon Chuckwagon A chuckwagon or chuck wagon is a type of wagon historically used to carry food and cooking equipment on the prairies of the United States and Canada. Such wagons would form part of a wagon train of settlers or feed traveling workers such as cowboys or loggers.In modern times, chuckwagons feature... s	5th & 8th St	Entertainment Entertainment Entertainment consists of any activity which provides a diversion or permits people to amuse themselves in their leisure time. Entertainment is generally passive, such as watching opera or a movie. Active forms of amusement, such as sports, are more often considered to be recreation...	A farm of Miniature horse Miniature horse Miniature horses are found in many nations, particularly in Europe and the Americas. The designation of miniature horse is determined by the height of the animal, which, depending on the particular breed registry involved, is usually less than as measured at the last hairs of the mane, which are... s.
Neils Hogenson House Neils Hogenson House The Neils Hogenson home is an original catalogue order house purchased through the T. Eaton’s Co. Catalogue and built by Mr. Neils Hogensen. Shipped from Winnipeg by train, the home came to Stirling in crates with instruction, including shingles, lumber, doors, moldings, windows, paint, nails,...		Building	A home ordered from the Eatons catalogue and built in 1917 by Neil Hogensen
Prairie Cactus Mini Putts		Miniature golf Miniature golf Miniature golf, or minigolf, is a miniature version of the sport of golf. While the international sports organization World Minigolf Sport Federation prefers to use the name "minigolf", the general public in different countries has also many other names for the game: miniature golf, mini-golf,...	Privately owned Miniature golf course
Raymond G. Hardy House	4th st S	Building Building In architecture, construction, engineering, real estate development and technology the word building may refer to one of the following:...	Hardy House
Stirling Elevator Stirling Elevator Stirling elevator is a large concrete grain terminal located three quarters of a mile north east of the town of Stirling, Alberta. The elevator stands 200 feet tall and is surrounded by grain fields that stretch out for hundreds of miles east, north and south.The large elevator was built between...	Highway 61	Grain elevator Grain elevator A grain elevator is a tower containing a bucket elevator, which scoops up, elevates, and then uses gravity to deposit grain in a silo or other storage facility...	Tour a large grain elevator and see how they work.
Stirling Silver Saddle Club		Rodeo Rodeo Rodeo is a competitive sport which arose out of the working practices of cattle herding in Spain, Mexico, and later the United States, Canada, South America and Australia. It was based on the skills required of the working vaqueros and later, cowboys, in what today is the western United States,... grounds
Stirling Lions Club Fish Pond		Pond Pond A pond is a body of standing water, either natural or man-made, that is usually smaller than a lake. A wide variety of man-made bodies of water are classified as ponds, including water gardens, water features and koi ponds; all designed for aesthetic ornamentation as landscape or architectural...	Stocked every year with new fish
The Little Cafe/Heritage Creamery Creamery In a dairy, the creamery is the location of cream processing. Cream is separated from whole milk; pasteurization is done to the skimmed milk and cream separately. Whole milk for sale has had some cream returned to the skimmed milk....	210 4th Ave	Creamery Creamery In a dairy, the creamery is the location of cream processing. Cream is separated from whole milk; pasteurization is done to the skimmed milk and cream separately. Whole milk for sale has had some cream returned to the skimmed milk.... Cafe Café A café , also spelled cafe, in most countries refers to an establishment which focuses on serving coffee, like an American coffeehouse. In the United States, it may refer to an informal restaurant, offering a range of hot meals and made-to-order sandwiches...	Produces various cream and milk products, as well as yogurts and cheeses, and other foods.
Theodore Brandley House		Building Building In architecture, construction, engineering, real estate development and technology the word building may refer to one of the following:...	Former home of the founder of Stirling, Theodore Brandley.
William D. Barton House		Building Building In architecture, construction, engineering, real estate development and technology the word building may refer to one of the following:...	Local Historic site
William Hirsche House		Building Building In architecture, construction, engineering, real estate development and technology the word building may refer to one of the following:...	Property retains much of its original character and layout from the 1900s
William T. Ogden House William T. Ogden House William T. Ogden House is a historic Neo-Classical Georgian style brick mansion located on in Stirling, Alberta, Canada. Construction of the house began in 1910 and was finished in 1919 by William T. Ogden. The house has been a rooming house, pool hall and a dance studio, and in 1934 it became a...	441 4th st	Building Building In architecture, construction, engineering, real estate development and technology the word building may refer to one of the following:...	A historic Neo-Classical Neoclassical architecture Neoclassical architecture was an architectural style produced by the neoclassical movement that began in the mid-18th century, manifested both in its details as a reaction against the Rococo style of naturalistic ornament, and in its architectural formulas as an outgrowth of some classicizing... Georgian Georgian architecture Georgian architecture is the name given in most English-speaking countries to the set of architectural styles current between 1720 and 1840. It is eponymous for the first four British monarchs of the House of Hanover—George I of Great Britain, George II of Great Britain, George III of the United... style brick mansion.

Events

The following is a list of Annual Events held throughout Stirling

Stirling, Alberta

Stirling is a village in the County of Warner No. 5, Alberta, Canada. The village is located on Highway 4, approximately southeast of Lethbridge and northwest of the United States-Canada border....

. The dates and addresses may change.

	Address	Date	Remarks
Christmas Lights tour Christmas Lights Christmas Lights is a 2004 British Christmas television special broadcast by ITV starring Robson Green and Mark Benton and written by Jeff Pope and Bob Mills...	Stirling	December	Held each December in conjunction with the Santa Claus Mansion to view citizen's Christmas light displays.
Victoria Day at the Galt Railway Park Galt Historic Railway Park The Galt Historic Railway Park, collects, preserves, restores, exhibits and interprets artifacts which represent the history and social impact of the "steam" era in southern Alberta and the coal era with emphasis on Galt Railway and the 1890 International Train Station Depot North West Territories...		Victoria Day Victoria Day Victoria Day is a federal Canadian public holiday celebrated on the last Monday before May 25, in honour of Queen Victoria's birthday. The date is also, simultaneously, that on which the current reigning Canadian sovereign's official birthday is recognized... (May 24)	Build a kites and tour the park
Stirling Community Garage sale		Victoria Day Victoria Day Victoria Day is a federal Canadian public holiday celebrated on the last Monday before May 25, in honour of Queen Victoria's birthday. The date is also, simultaneously, that on which the current reigning Canadian sovereign's official birthday is recognized... (May 24)	A community garage sale held by the Stirling Historical Society
Stirling Settler Days Stirling Settler Days Stirling Settler Days is a celebration held every year on July 24 in Stirling, Alberta, Canada.Stirling Settler Days is celebrated to mark the Mormon pioneers' arrival in the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847...	Main street	July 17–19	Originally celebrated to mark the Mormon pioneers' arrival in the Salt Lake Valley Salt Lake Valley Salt Lake Valley is a valley in Salt Lake County in the north-central portion of the U.S. state of Utah. It contains Salt Lake City and many of its suburbs, notably West Valley City, Murray, Sandy, and West Jordan; its total population is 1,029,655 as of 2010... on 24 July 1847
Stirling Fall Festival	Michelsen Farmstead Michelsen Farmstead The Andreas Michelsen Farmstead, originally built in 1902 by Andreas himself as a two room house. In 1912 the house was added onto, to make 7 rooms in total, little has changed since... &Centennial Park	September 13	Make Rope Rope A rope is a length of fibres, twisted or braided together to improve strength for pulling and connecting. It has tensile strength but is too flexible to provide compressive strength... , stick dolls, and dipped candles, wagon Wagon A wagon is a heavy four-wheeled vehicle pulled by draught animals; it was formerly often called a wain, and if low and sideless may be called a dray, trolley or float.... rides, and other fun games.
Harvest Dance	Michelsen Farmstead Michelsen Farmstead The Andreas Michelsen Farmstead, originally built in 1902 by Andreas himself as a two room house. In 1912 the house was added onto, to make 7 rooms in total, little has changed since...	October	Old-fashioned Barn dance Barn dance A barn dance is any kind of dance held in a barn, but usually involves traditional or folk music with traditional dancing. It is a type of dance, originating in America and popular in Britain in the late 19th century and early 20th, derived from Schottische... .
Haunted Mansion William T. Ogden House William T. Ogden House is a historic Neo-Classical Georgian style brick mansion located on in Stirling, Alberta, Canada. Construction of the house began in 1910 and was finished in 1919 by William T. Ogden. The house has been a rooming house, pool hall and a dance studio, and in 1934 it became a...	441 4th st	October	The largest haunted house in Southern Alberta Southern Alberta Southern Alberta is a region located in the Canadian province of Alberta. As of the year 2004, the region's population was approximately 272,017. The primary cities are Lethbridge and Medicine Hat... .
Santa Claus Mansion William T. Ogden House William T. Ogden House is a historic Neo-Classical Georgian style brick mansion located on in Stirling, Alberta, Canada. Construction of the house began in 1910 and was finished in 1919 by William T. Ogden. The house has been a rooming house, pool hall and a dance studio, and in 1934 it became a...	441 4th st	December	Held each December in conjunction with the town's Christmas lights tour.
Lions Lions Clubs International Lions Clubs International is a secular service organization with over 44,500 clubs and more than 1,368,683 members in 191 countries around the world founded by Melvin Jones Headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, United States, the organization aims to meet the needs of communities on a local and... Christmas Dinner Christmas Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday generally celebrated on December 25 by billions of people around the world. It is a Christian feast that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, liturgically closing the Advent season and initiating the season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days...		November	Christmas dinner held at the Stirling Lions Hall
Lions Lions Clubs International Lions Clubs International is a secular service organization with over 44,500 clubs and more than 1,368,683 members in 191 countries around the world founded by Melvin Jones Headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, United States, the organization aims to meet the needs of communities on a local and... BBQ		June	Community BBQ held at the Stirling Lions Hall.
Victorian Prairie Christmas		November 21–23	Old-fashioned Christmas held at Galt Historic Railway Park Galt Historic Railway Park The Galt Historic Railway Park, collects, preserves, restores, exhibits and interprets artifacts which represent the history and social impact of the "steam" era in southern Alberta and the coal era with emphasis on Galt Railway and the 1890 International Train Station Depot North West Territories... .

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