Local Attractions

Nanton Lancaster Air Museum

Tour through the World War II Lancaster Bomber, one of only a very few left in the world.  The museum built by volunteers to honour all those associated with Bomber Command and the Commonwealth Air Training Plan, features the "Lanc" along with other aircraft, WWII vehicles, displays and memorabilia.   Admission is by donation.  Open daily 9 am to 5 pm, April 15 to October 15; October 16 to April 14 weekends only from 10 am to 4 pm or by appointment.   Contact (403) 646-2270, fax. (403) 646-2214, Box 1051, Nanton, Alberta, T0L 1R0, website: www.lancastermuseum.ca.

Historic Main Street and Antique & Art Walk of Alberta

Take a relaxing stroll along Nanton’s historic downtown streets.  Make sure to visit our great selection of antique shops, gift and specialty stores, art stores and unique eateries.  Restorations to many of the commercial buildings bring to life “Where History Lives”.  Antique & Art Walk website:  www.antiquewalk.com or phone 403-646-5851.

Big Sky Garden Railway

Train Lovers of all ages - Ultimate Trains/BIG SKY Garden Railway is the busiest display in North America. Twenty-two trains running in a 7000 square foot miniature world every day from May 1 - September 30.    Hours of operation are 11 - 5 weekdays and 10 - 5 Saturdays.  Make it a day trip!.  Bring a picnic, relax and let the kids play in the 2 Thomas wooden train covered play areas. "Nanton's Steamin' Demon", ride-on-train, offers rides for ALL ages throughout the season.  Adults $4.00 Children $3.00.

The Ultimate Trains shop and one play area are open for winter hours - October 1 - April 30. Hours open 11 - 5. Closed Tuesdays, Christmas Day, New Year's Day. Children only charged $3.00 to enter play area. Ultimate Trains/ BIG SKY Garden Railway is located at 2121 - 18 Street.  www.ultimatetrains.com

Canadian Grain Elevator Discovery Centre

Except for the few elevators that have been saved by industrious communities, Alberta will be elevator free before you can blink an eye. The Nanton "Save One" Society is working hard to prevent the loss of these sentinels of our heritage.  Once they are gone...they are gone.  You can make arrangements for tours by appointment by calling (403) 646-5893 or (403) 646-6244.  Look for our special events on the long weekend in May and August.

Contact the Save One society at info@nantonelevators.com. 

MacEwan School House Visitor Information Centre

Located on Highway #2 north near Main Street, this little yellow school house has become a favorite place for tourists to stop. The School House was originally built in 1906 and was located northwest of Nanton and has been fully restored by the Fitzgerald Family of Nanton.  It is open seasonally from May to September.  Contact the Nanton & District Chamber of Commerce at www.nantonchamber.com. 

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