Pincher Creek has a history rich in the traditions of First Nations Peoples as well as the proud spirit of the pioneer. Add to this some of the world's most stunning natural beauty and you've found an ideal place to call home or to spend your vacation. Here you can tour a living history museum, ski challenging slopes or sit around a campfire listening to the finest cowboy poets.
Whether your pleasure is found at an indoor cultural event or outdoors in nature's exciting playground, you'll enjoy everything that the Pincher Creek area has to offer.
Below you'll find just a few of our hidden gems. The choice is yours to discover.
Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village
Immerse yourself in the Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village that offers visitors the unique opportunity to explore the community’s intriguing past. Our Interpretive Programs will allow you to relive the frontier experience.
Address: 1037 Bev McLachlin Drive
Telephone: (403) 627-3684
Lebel Mansion
Built by Timothy Lebel in 1905, this landmark mansion-on-the-hill overlooking downtown Pincher Creek has a history as a private home, hospital and arts centre. Adopted by the Allied Arts Council, this Provincial Historic site is now the centre of the local artistic community. The public is welcome to tour the building and art gallery.
Address: 696 Kettles Street
Hours 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Monday to Friday)
Telephone: (403) 627-5272
Heritage Acres
This working farm museum brings the past to life with antique farm equipment, machinery and buildings that have been restored to show how things were done in “the good old days”.
On site is the Doukhobor Barn, Jumbo Valley Presbyterian Church, the United Grain Growers Elevator “Prairie Sentinel” and the steam powered sawmill.
The Crystal Village is made up of 200,000 glass insulators from telephone poles from throughout Alberta. This unqiue cultural venue includes a school, church, taxi stand, playhouse, coal shed, office and storage building,
Join us for Heritage Days held on the August long weekend. This is our biggest event and is sure to please visitors of all ages.
Telephone: (403) 627-2628
Three Rivers Rock and Fossil Museum
Located north of the Oldman River Dam, this museum houses an internationally respected collection of more than 3,500 specimens. At this museum, viewers can explore rare and unusual artifacts, fossils, insects, corals, sea shells, natural oddities and minerals from around the world.
Open: May long weekend to September 1st
Hours: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm (Closed Monday)
Telephone: (403) 627-2206
Multipurpose Complex
Pincher Creek’s state-of-art multi-purpose complex is always a hub of activity. Located on Main Street the complex boasts a six lane swimming pool with beach access to both the kiddie and large pool, a spacious library with several computers with internet connection, daily newspapers and magazines available in the reading lounge as wells as a health and fitness gym equipped for both cardio and strength training.
Address: 895 Main Street
Schedule Line: (403) 627-4062
Pool Office: (403) 627-2565
Castle Mountain Resort
Life is full of experiences. At Castle Mountain Resort your experience may be floating in dry light powder (910cm annually) that is often compared to heli-skiing. It may be an adrenaline rush while cruising some of the unbeatable steep runs or it could be the warm welcoming feeling of a place where people are thoughts of as guests, not numbers.
“The Castle” offers a unique experience to all that come to play on the 863 meter (2833 feet) vertical drop with over 725 hectares (1600 acres) of skiable terrain. From deep powder to groomed runs, steep runs to an awesome beginner zone, wide-open spaces to friendly people, the experience is something you do not want to miss. Come experience the Castle for life-long memories from a ski or snowboard adventure.
We are excited to announce the opening of new Huckleberry Chairlift and Haig Ridge runs, ideally suited to beginner and intermediate skiers.
Telephone: (403) 627-5101
email: info@skicastle.ca
September Springs Ranch and Unqiue Art Antique & Memories Tea Room
Iris Festival - Creekside Nature Walks - Fresh Berries - Vegetables - Herbs - Picturesque Alpine Flower Gardens - Heritage Log Cabin and Native Tipi - Antiques - Collectibles - Nostalgia Treasures - China - Arts - Crafts - Western Artifacts - Quality & Vintage Clothing - Gifts - Jewelry - Crystals - Wearble Art - Magnificent View of the Rocky Mountains - Fully Licensed: Lunch Specials, Devonshire Cream Tea, Exquisite Soups, Delicious Snacks
Telephone: (403) 627-2706
Website: www.uniqueartantique.com
