Alberta SouthWest :: From Mounties to Mountains

Alberta SouthWest is full of cultural gems and little known historical facts. It's a museum-lover's dream, from the UNESCO World Heritage site Head-Smashed-in-Buffalo Jump to the Cheese Factory Museum in Glenwood and almost everything in between.

Our museums and cultural centers tell a compelling story dating back more than 12 000 years to the First Nations People. You can learn about the pioneering spirit of the settlers who bravely moved to the prairies and the proud history of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. You could take some time to explore our rich “western” heritage and discover the Code of the West still evident in today’s cowboy traditions.

Find out about the coal mines that brought both prosperity and disaster to the Hill Crest region or learn about the greatest landslide in the history of North America.

Use the resources below to find out how you can enjoy some of Alberta SouthWest’s cultural centers.

Attractions:

Remington Carriage Centre

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Heritage Acres

Heritage Acres is a working Agricultural Museum, which is operated by the Old Man River Antiq...

Great Canadian Barn Dance

Spring 2010 Barn Dance Update

Howdy Folks!

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Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, located in the Porcupine Hills near Fort MacLeod is one of the oldest, largest and best preserved buffalo jumps in North America.

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Kootenai Brown Museum / Historical Park

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Lebel Mansion - Pincher Creek

Lebel Mansion
Built by Timothy Lebel in 1905, this landmark mansion-on-the-hill overlooking downtown Pincher Cre...

Claresholm & District Museum

The Claresholm Museum, officially opened in 1969, is committed to preserving and exhibiting th...

Appaloosa Horse Club of Canada & Museum

Appaloosa Horse Club of C...

Windy Rafters Barn Dance

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Crowsnest Historical Society Museum

Hours of Operation

Cobblestone Manor

Built with logs and local river rocks, rare hardwoods and intricately designed stained glass by a young Belgian carpenter, this beautiful old house was one of the original homes built...

Events:

Harvest Festival (Sep. 17, 2010 to Sep. 18, 2010)

Harvest Festival-We wrap up summer and prepare for the winter. This family friendly festival honours the artists of our area that help to keep the individualistic pioneering spirit alive. Come and celebrate with your community. September 17th - 18th, Friday and Saturday. ...

Fort Macleod's 30th Santa Claus Annual Parade 2010 (Nov. 27, 2010)

Check out the Town of Fort Macleod's web site for additional information on upcoming events!
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HSIBJ Alberta Art Days 2010 (Sep. 17, 2010 to Sep. 19, 2010)

Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump

GCB Summers's End Harvest Festival 2010 (Sep. 25, 2010)

Southwest Alberta's Great Canadian Barn Dance - bring the whole fami...

HSIBJ Heritage Through My Hands 2010 (Nov. 27, 2010 to Nov. 07, 2010)

Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump

Heritage Acres Christmas Church Service 2010 (Dec. 02, 2010)

Stop at Heritage Acres! See vintage farm machinery, equipment and artifacts. Come and view one of the last prairie sentinels - our UGG grain elevator. On our 180 acres of land you will also see the Crystal Village, the Doukhobor Barn, Ashvale School, Andrews Log Home, the General Store, Knox Presbyterian Church and the Sawmill. The Display Building (80 feet X 180 feet) showcases an ever growing collection of agricultural ma...

End of Summer- Harvest Barn Dance & Roast Beef Dinner (Sep. 25, 2010)

Season wind-up Barn Dance & Roast Beef dinner. The barns been raised, now come and participate in the celebration. Enjoy the atmosphere of a barn dance in a horse barn built in 1911 surrounded by farm and house artifacts from the era. An Evening of Fun & a Lifetime of Memories Dinner (6:30) & Dance costs $30 and reservations are needed by Wednesday Sept 22 (visa or mc) phone & leave message for reservations. Dance: (8:00)(open) costs $10.00 for adults. Group rates available for both Dinner ...

Barn Dance & Roast Beef Dinner (Sep. 11, 2010)

Barn Dance & Roast Beef dinner. The barns been raised, now come and participate in the celebration. Enjoy the atmosphere of a barn dance in a horse barn built in 1911 surrounded by farm and house artifacts from the era. An Evening of Fun & a Lifetime of Memories Dinner (6:30) & Dance costs $30 and reservations are needed by Wednesday Sept8 (visa or mc) phone & leave message for reservations. Dance: (8:00)(open) costs $10.00 for adults. Group rates available for both Dinner and Dance. Windy...