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, 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.
AddressTypeRemarksImage
Andrew Larson House5th StBuildingA local important site built by Andrew Larsen, Sr. in 1906Image:Andrew Larson House.jpg|100px|center|Larson House
A. T. Romerlil HouseHeighteningLocal historic site
A. Hirsche House & Barn3rd stBed and breakfastA century old barn turned into a bed and breakfast
Bishop's storehouse1st stBishop's storehouseAlso known as Lord's storehouse
Galt Historic Railway Park1 km north of StirlingMuseumRestored train station built by Sir Alexander Galt and son Elliot Galt in 1890Image:Galt Historic Railway Park; Stirling, AB.jpg|100px|center|Galt Historic Railway Park
Ghost town of Maybutt1 km north of StirlingGhost townFormer hamlet of New Stirling, now a trace town
Information kiosk1st & Main St.KioskBuilt to give information to tourist about the sites of interest as well as historic sites throughout the town
Centennial ParkMain 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 houseSchool houseBuilt in 1949 for the Galt School District and was the village school until 1958
Lost Frontier Mini-Railway441 4th stPark15 inch guess mini railroad which winds its way around the William T. Ogden estate, as well as a petting zoo
Michelsen FarmsteadMuseum1890s farmstead restored back to the 1930s way of life
Mini horses and chuckwagons5th & 8th StEntertainmentA farm of miniature horses
Neils Hogenson HouseBuildingA home ordered from the Eatons catalogue and built in 1917 by Neil HogensenImage:Hogenson House.jpg|100px|center|Hogenson House
Prairie Cactus Mini PuttsMiniature golfPrivately owned miniature golf course
Raymond G. Hardy House4th st SBuildingHardy House
Stirling ElevatorHighway 61Grain elevatorTour a large grain elevator and see how they workImage:Stirling Alberta.jpg|100px|center|Stirling Elevator
Stirling Silver Saddle ClubRodeo groundsImage:Stirlingrodeo.jpg|100px|center|Stirling Silver Saddle Club
Stirling Lions Club Fish PondPondStocked every year with new fish
The Little Cafe/Heritage Creamery210 4th AveCreamery CafeProduces various cream and milk products, as well as yogurts and cheeses, and other foodsImage:Stirling creamery.jpg|100px|center|The Little Cafe/Creamery
Theodore Brandley HouseBuildingFormer home of the founder of Stirling, Theodore BrandleyImage:Theodor home.jpg|100px|center|Permanent home of Theodore Brandley.
William D. Barton HouseBuildingLocal historic site
William Hirsche HouseBuildingProperty retains much of its original character and layout from the 1900s
William T. Ogden House441 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.
DirectDateRemarksImage
Christmas lights tourStirlingDecemberHeld each December in alignment with the Santa Claus Mansion to view citizens' Christmas light displaysImage:Christmas 053.jpg|100px|center|House decorated for the season
Stirling community garage saleVictoria Day A community garage sale held by the Stirling Historical Society
Stirling Settler DaysMain streetJuly 17–19Originally celebrated to mark the Mormon pioneers' arrival in the Salt Lake Valley on 24 July 1847
Stirling Fall FestivalMichelsen Farmstead & Centennial ParkSeptember 13Make rope, stick dolls, and dipped candles, wagon rides, and other fun games
Harvest DanceMichelsen FarmsteadOctoberOld-fashioned barn dance
Haunted Mansion441 4th stOctoberThe largest haunted house in Southern Alberta
Santa Claus Mansion441 4th stDecemberHeld each December in conjunction with the town's Christmas lights tour
Lions Christmas dinnerNovemberChristmas dinner held at the Stirling Lions Hall
Lions BBQJuneCommunity BBQ held at the Stirling Lions Hall