Town of Cardston

Town of Cardston

Population: 3585 (2016)

Located 45 minutes southwest of Lethbridge on Highway 5 and within sight of Montana and Waterton Lakes National Park, the Town of Cardston straddles the Lee Creek valley and serves as a shopping and tourist hub for southwest Alberta. The primary industries in Cardston are business and community service, retail and wholesale, construction, and public administration.

Horse-powered wagon trains carried devout Mormon pioneers from Utah to southwestern Alberta where, in the 1890s, they established large cattle ranches, laid out new towns, erected churches and most spectacularly a landmark temple. Today, Cardston is the unrivaled centre of Mormon life in Canada. Three-quarters of Town residents belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Social life revolves around commitment to family life, team sports, alcohol abstinence, and an attachment to horses, wagons, and Western equestrian culture. The legacy of the community’s roots can be seen in a claim to fame - the Remington Carriage Museum – North America’s largest collection of horse-drawn wagons and carriages.

Canada's only rodeo school is located in Cardston. Cardston’s status as the country's pre-eminent location of wagon teaming, coachmanship, rodeo, range riding, and thoroughbred racing contributes to the local economy, and is shaping new generations of equestrian enthusiasts.

The Town of Cardston has also witnessed a rising trend in the popularity of online casinos in recent times. In this tight-knit community, online casinos have become an engaging form of entertainment and a source of excitement for residents. As the allure of online gaming has spread, many in Cardston now enjoy the thrill of casino games here from the comfort of their homes. The convenience and accessibility of online casinos have made them a preferred choice for those seeking some recreational fun. Online casinos in Cardston provide a diverse range of gaming options, from classic card games to slots and roulette. This variety allows residents to explore different games and find the ones that resonate with their preferences. The growing popularity of online casinos in the Town of Cardston reflects the broader trend of digital entertainment taking root in smaller communities. It offers a modern and convenient way for residents to enjoy the excitement and challenge of casino gaming without leaving their hometown.


www.cardston.ca

Interesting Tidbits

  • A statue of Fay Wray commemorates the locally born actress who co-starred with a mechanical gorilla and the Empire State Building in the 1933 film King Kong.
  • A statue of locally born, world-renown jockey George Woolf and his most famous mount Sea Biscuit grace the grounds of the Remington Carriage Museum.
  • Cardston Alberta Temple completed in 1923 was the first Mormon temple outside of the United States.
  • Cardston's streets are unusually wide, calculated so that a team and wagon could easily reverse direction without backing up. That same road width remains today's municipal standard even for new streets.

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