List of tourist attractions in Stirling, Alberta

The Village of Stirling is located in Alberta, Canada and has close to 1,000 inhabitants. Being one of only three communities in Canada that are designated National historic status,[1] 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, Alberta, Canada.

Address Type Remarks Image
Andrew Larson House 5th St Building A local historic site built by Andrew Larsen, Sr. in 1906
Larson House
Larson House
A. T. Romerlil House Building Local historic site
A. Hirsche House & Barn 3rd st Bed and breakfast A century old barn turned into a bed and breakfast
Bishop's storehouse 1st st Bishop's storehouse Also known as Lord's storehouse
Galt Historic Railway Park 1 km north of Stirling Museum Restored train station built by Sir Alexander Galt and son Elliot Galt in 1890
Galt Historic Railway Park
Galt Historic Railway Park
Ghost town of Maybutt 1 km north of Stirling Ghost town Former hamlet of New Stirling, now a ghost town
Maybutt Buildings
Maybutt Buildings
Information kiosk[2] 1st & Main St. Kiosk Built to give information to tourist about the sites of interest as well as historic sites throughout the town
Centennial Park[3] 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 Built in 1949 for the Galt School District and was the village school until 1958
Lost Frontier Mini-Railway[4] 441 4th st Park 15 inch gauge mini railroad which winds its way around the William T. Ogden estate, as well as a petting zoo
Michelsen Farmstead Museum 1890s farmstead restored back to the 1930s way of life
Larson House
Larson House
Mini horses and chuckwagons 5th & 8th St Entertainment A farm of miniature horses
Neils Hogenson House Building A home ordered from the Eatons catalogue and built in 1917 by Neil Hogensen
Hogenson House
Hogenson House
Prairie Cactus Mini Putts Miniature golf Privately owned miniature golf course
Raymond G. Hardy House 4th st S Building Hardy House
Hardy House
Hardy House
Stirling Elevator Highway 61 Grain elevator Tour a large grain elevator and see how they work
Stirling Elevator
Stirling Elevator
Stirling Silver Saddle Club Rodeo grounds
Stirling Silver Saddle Club
Stirling Silver Saddle Club
Stirling Lions Club Fish Pond[5] Pond Stocked every year with new fish
The Little Cafe/Heritage Creamery[6] 210 4th Ave Creamery Cafe Produces various cream and milk products, as well as yogurts and cheeses, and other foods
The Little Cafe/Creamery
The Little Cafe/Creamery
Theodore Brandley House Building Former home of the founder of Stirling, Theodore Brandley
Permanent home of Theodore Brandley.
Permanent home of Theodore Brandley.
William D. Barton House Building Local historic site
William Hirsche House Building Property retains much of its original character and layout from the 1900s
William T. Ogden House 441 4th st Building A historic Neo-Classical Georgian style brick mansion
Ogden House
Ogden House

Events and festivals

See also: List of festivals in Alberta

The following is a list of annual events held throughout Stirling. The dates and addresses may change.

Address Date Remarks Image
Christmas lights tour Stirling December Held each December in conjunction with the Santa Claus Mansion to view citizens' Christmas light displays
House decorated for the season
House decorated for the season
Stirling community garage sale Victoria Day (May 24) A community garage sale held by the Stirling Historical Society
Stirling Settler Days Main street July 17–19 Originally celebrated to mark the Mormon pioneers' arrival in the Salt Lake Valley on 24 July 1847
Stirling Fall Festival Michelsen Farmstead & Centennial Park September 13 Make rope, stick dolls, and dipped candles, wagon rides, and other fun games
Harvest Dance Michelsen Farmstead October Old-fashioned barn dance
Haunted Mansion 441 4th st October The largest haunted house in Southern Alberta
Santa Claus Mansion 441 4th st December Held each December in conjunction with the town's Christmas lights tour
Lions Christmas dinner November Christmas dinner held at the Stirling Lions Hall
Lions BBQ June Community BBQ held at the Stirling Lions Hall

See also

References

  1. ^ Stirling's National Historic Site Designation Ceremony "Stirling's National Historic Site Designation Ceremony". Archived from the original on 2006-11-09. Retrieved 2008-02-24.
  2. ^ Information Kiosk "The Information Kiosk". Archived from the original on 2008-07-09. Retrieved 2008-02-25.
  3. ^ Village of Stirling Centennial Park "Village of Stirling park". Archived from the original on 2008-07-09. Retrieved 2008-02-29.
  4. ^ Lost Frontier Mini-Railway "Lost Frontier Mini Railroad Amusement & Theme Park - Southern Alberta's only mini railway". Archived from the original on 2011-05-23. Retrieved 2010-06-06.
  5. ^ Stirling Lions Club Fish Pond "The Stirling Lyons Club Fish Pond". Archived from the original on 2008-07-09. Retrieved 2008-02-29.
  6. ^ Heritage Creamery Stirling http://www.profilecanada.com/companydetail.cfm?company=2095351_Heritage_Creamery_Stirling_AB