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,Stirling's National Historic Site Designation Ceremony 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 House 5th St Building A local important site built by Andrew Larsen, Sr. in 1906 A. T. Romerlil House Heightening 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 Ghost town of Maybutt 1 km north of Stirling Ghost town Former hamlet of New Stirling, now a trace town Information kioskInformation Kiosk 1st & Main St. Kiosk Built to give information to tourist about the sites of interest as well as historic sites throughout the town Centennial ParkVillage of Stirling Centennial Park 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-RailwayLost Frontier Mini-Railway 441 4th st Park 15 inch guess 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 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 Prairie Cactus Mini Putts Miniature golf Privately owned miniature golf course Raymond G. Hardy House 4th st S Building Hardy House Stirling Elevator Highway 61 Grain elevator Tour a large grain elevator and see how they work Stirling Silver Saddle Club Rodeo grounds Stirling Lions Club Fish PondStirling Lions Club Fish Pond Pond Stocked every year with new fish The Little Cafe/Heritage CreameryHeritage Creamery Stirling http://www.profilecanada.com/companydetail.cfm?company=2095351_Heritage_Creamery_Stirling_AB 210 4th Ave Creamery Cafe Produces various cream and milk products, as well as yogurts and cheeses, and other foods Theodore Brandley House Building Former home of the founder of Stirling, 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
Events and festivals
The following is a list of annual events held throughout Stirling. The dates and addresses may change.
DirectDateRemarksImage Christmas lights tour Stirling December Held each December in alignment 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 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 Festivals in Alberta List of national historic sites of Canada List of provincial historic sites of Alberta Stirling Agricultural Village Tourism in Alberta Tourism in Canada
References
External links Map of historic sites in Stirling Village of Stirling Stirling's historical Landmarks