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Alberta SouthWest is made up 15 thriving communities. See for yourself the unique charm and character of our towns, municipal districts. You'll discover incredible scenery, a range of businesses and industries and activities that reflect the strong community spirit. Get inspired then come visit, invest in the economy, or stay a little longer and become a local.

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Cardston County

Incredible scenery, exceptional outdoor opportunities, warm communities — take a look at Cardston County.

A view of Chief Mountain from Alberta SouthWest.

Bales of hay reflect the harvest and importance of agriculture in Alberta SouthWest.

A church spire can be seen atop the Mormon meetinghouse in Alberta SouthWest.

A view of Chief Mountain from Alberta SouthWest.

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The Cardston Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Cardston, Alberta SouthWes

A golfer tees off at Lee Creek Valley Golf Course in Cardston, Alberta SouthWest.

A statue of George "The Iceman" Woolf, a Cardston-born jockey riding famed Seabiscuit in Cardston, A

The Cardston Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Cardston, Alberta SouthWes

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Cardston

See how Cardston — just 45 minutes from Lethbridge — delivers a mix of history, views and tourism opportunities.

Claresholm

Halfway between Calgary and Lethbridge, Claresholm delivers prairie vistas, local shopping and small town charm.

Locals in Claresholm enjoy tea on a public lawn in Claresholme, reflecting community spirit in Alber

A customer smells perfume in a Claresholm shop, reflecting small business growth in Alberta SouthWes

A young boy wearing large sunglasses rides a tricycle through a spraypark in Claresholm.

Locals in Claresholm enjoy tea on a public lawn in Claresholme, reflecting community spirit in Alber

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A bird's-eye view of Cowley, reflecting the history of soaring to the community.

Rolling Alberta foothills can be seen behind Cowley and farmer's fields..

A wodden sign reading "Cowley" welcomes visitors to the town in Alberta SouthWest.

A bird's-eye view of Cowley, reflecting the history of soaring to the community.

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Cowley

Discover a town where the expansive prairies roll into the foothills of the majestic Rocky Mountains.

Crowsnest Pass

The Crowsnest Pass gives visitors a mix of rugged history, skiing and outdoor adventure and stunning Rocky Mountain views.

A bird's-eye view of the Rocky Mountains and communities of the Crowsnest Passcomm

Frank Slide's tragic history is told in the Crowsnest Pass.

Frank Slide in the Crowsnest Pass can be seen in the distance behind old machinery.

A bird's-eye view of the Rocky Mountains and communities of the Crowsnest Passcomm

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Historic Main Street in Fort Macleod is a favourite with visitors and Hollywood filmmakers.

A wooden sign welcomes visitors to the NWMP Fort Museum in Fort Macleod.

An old hotel sign stands out agains the stones of a historic building in Fort Macleod.

Historic Main Street in Fort Macleod is a favourite with visitors and Hollywood filmmakers.

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Fort Macleod

A classic theatre, fort and main street — see why evolving Fort Macleod is a favourite of movie producers and locals.

Glenwood

Welcome to the picturesque haven of Glenwood, Alberta, where the landscape mixes with pretty rural Charm.

A shopper leaves the Glenwood Pioneer Ice Cream Parlous in Alberta SouthWest.

Buildings of Glenwood can be seen behind a field with bales of hay in Alberta SouthWest.

Antiques line the tables in a Glenwood museum.

A shopper leaves the Glenwood Pioneer Ice Cream Parlous in Alberta SouthWest.

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Children ride bicycles past Canada's smallest post office building in Hill Spring, Alberta SouthWest

A painted and carved wooden sign reads"Hill Spring — Prairie to Peak Perfection."

Picnic tables await visitors in front of a Hill Spring business.

Children ride bicycles past Canada's smallest post office building in Hill Spring, Alberta SouthWest

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Hill Spring

See why Hill Spring, nestled in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains and bordering on Waterton Lakes National Park, is an idyllic retreat.

Nanton

This is a town where history lives. Downtown delivers heritage and the tourist attractions celebrating its captivating past.

A server smiles as he holds out a blue ice cream cone in Nanton, Alberta SouthWest.

A rare Lancaster Bomber calls Nanton, Alberta SouthWest home.

A small child looks at a wooden ship in a display case in Nanton, Alberta SouthWest.

A server smiles as he holds out a blue ice cream cone in Nanton, Alberta SouthWest.

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An ariel view of Pincher Creek reveals the prairies and foothills beyond the town.

A woman rides a horse at the Pincher Creek Rodeo.

A parade rolls down main street at a rodeo in Pincher Creek, Alberta SouthWest. Credit: David Thoma

An ariel view of Pincher Creek reveals the prairies and foothills beyond the town.

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Pincher Creek

Stunning views, a rich arts community, loads of (renewable) energy — Pincher Creek is a gateway to outdoor recreation, ample shopping, and amenities.

MD of Pincher Creek

Rocky Mountains, vast outdoor opportunities and a western lifestyle — welcome to the MD of Pincher Creek.

A wind turbine can beyond farm buildings in MD of Pincher Creek, Alberta SouthWest. Credit: David Th

A wind turbine stands out against a deep blue sky and golden fields in MD of Pincher Creek, Alberta

Carved into a large rock is a sign reading "MD of Pincher Creek No. 9 — Administration Office — EST.

A wind turbine can beyond farm buildings in MD of Pincher Creek, Alberta SouthWest. Credit: David Th

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The Rocky Mountains are just in the distance of the MD of Ranchland.

A bighorn sheep and her ewe rest on a gravel road in the MD of Ranchland.

A wooden building stands in the MD of Ranchland.

The Rocky Mountains are just in the distance of the MD of Ranchland.

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MD of Ranchland

A home to a western way of life for over a century, Ranchland straddles scenic highway #22. Discover a land that tells a story.

Stavely

A historic town centre, rodeo culture, warm locals — see the heartbeat of a growing Stavely.

An antique car sits beside a wooden building in Stavely, Alberta SouthWest.

A craftsman work leather in Stavely, Alberta SouthWest.

The town office is ready to welcome new businesses to Stavely, Alberta SouthWest.

An antique car sits beside a wooden building in Stavely, Alberta SouthWest.

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A bird's eye view down Waterton Lake west towards the Rocky Mountains, with the townsite below.

A hiker with a pole gazes at Cameron Falls in Waterton Lakes National Park.

The Prince of Wales Hotel stands on a hill above Waterton Lake with the Rocky Mountains behind.

A bird's eye view down Waterton Lake west towards the Rocky Mountains, with the townsite below.

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Waterton Lakes National Park

Nestled in the far SW corner of Alberta and shaped by wind, fire, glacial ice, and floods, Waterton Lakes National Park is one of the most distinctive mountain parks on the planet.