List of attractions and landmarks 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 StBuildingA local historic site built by Andrew Larsen, Sr. in 1906
A. T. Romerlil House BuildingLocal historic site
A. Hirsche House & Barn 3rd stBed and breakfastA century old barn turned into a bed and breakfast
Bishop's storehouse 1st stBishop's storehouseAlso known as Lord's storehouse
Galt Historic Railway Park 1 km north of StirlingMuseumRestored train station built by Sir Alexander Galt and son Elliot Galt in 1890
Ghost town of Maybutt 1 km north of StirlingGhost townFormer hamlet of New Stirling, now a ghost town
Information kiosk[2] 1st & Main St.KioskBuilt to give information to tourist about the sites of interest as well as historic sites throughout the town
Centennial Park[3] Main StCommunity ParkConsists 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 houseBuilt in 1949 for the Galt School District and was the village school until 1958
Lost Frontier Mini-Railway[4] 441 4th stPark15 inch gauge mini railroad which winds its way around the William T. Ogden estate, as well as a petting zoo
Michelsen Farmstead Museum1890s farmstead restored back to the 1930s way of life
Mini horses and chuckwagons 5th & 8th StEntertainmentA farm of miniature horses
Neils Hogenson House BuildingA home ordered from the Eatons catalogue and built in 1917 by Neil Hogensen
Prairie Cactus Mini Putts Miniature golfPrivately owned miniature golf course
Raymond G. Hardy House 4th st SBuildingHardy House
Stirling Elevator Highway 61Grain elevatorTour a large grain elevator and see how they work
Stirling Silver Saddle Club Rodeo grounds
Stirling Lions Club Fish Pond[5] PondStocked every year with new fish
The Little Cafe/Heritage Creamery[6] 210 4th AveCreamery CafeProduces various cream and milk products, as well as yogurts and cheeses, and other foods
Theodore Brandley House BuildingFormer home of the founder of Stirling, Theodore Brandley
William D. Barton House BuildingLocal historic site
William Hirsche House BuildingProperty retains much of its original character and layout from the 1900s
William T. Ogden House 441 4th stBuildingA historic Neo-Classical Georgian style brick mansion

Events and festivals

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

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

See also

References

  1. ↑ Stirling's National Historic Site Designation Ceremony "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2006-11-09. Retrieved 2008-02-24.
  2. ↑ Information Kiosk "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-07-09. Retrieved 2008-02-25.
  3. ↑ Village of Stirling Centennial Park "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-07-09. Retrieved 2008-02-29.
  4. ↑ Lost Frontier Mini-Railway "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-05-23. Retrieved 2010-06-06.
  5. ↑ Stirling Lions Club Fish Pond "Archived copy". 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
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