Calgary - Surroundings
There are a number of interesting sites and attractions within a short distance of Calgary. These include natural attractions, amusement parks, museums and small towns to name a few.
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Nanton, Canada
(Near Calgary)
Pioneers first settled in the Nanton area in the late 1800's and early 1900's. The town is named for Sir Augustus Nanton, a partner in the financial firm, Osler, Hammond and Nanton, of Ontario. He was sent west to investigate investment in farm mortgages and was renowned for his sound judgment. The small town of Nanton is located just 40 minutes south of Calgary at the junction of Highway 2 and Highway 533. Of interest here are the Big Sky Garden Railway and the Lancaster Air Museum.
Bomber Command Museum of Canada (formerly Nanton Lancaster Air Museum)
(Near Calgary)
The Bomber Command Museum of Canada in Nanton has expanded over the years. Originally the museum was little more than a tour of the interior of the four-engined Lancaster bomber. It was designed largely to honor those associated with Bomber Command during WW II and commemorates the activities of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan in Alberta. Over the years the Nanton Lancaster Society Air Museum (Bomber Command Museum of Canada) has acquired a number of aircraft and other artifacts, as well as aviation art. The facility now has a 20,000 sq ft hangar for aircraft and and additional 3,000 ft for other artifacts.
Bomber Command Museum of Canada
Box 1051
Nanton, AB T0L1R0
Canada
Box 1051
Nanton, AB T0L1R0
Canada
Phone 1 (403) 646-2270
Fax 1 (403) 646-2214
Hours
April 16 to October 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
October 16 to April 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Nanton - Big Sky Garden Railway
Big Sky Garden Railway in Nanton features 22 miniature trains running outside on 3000 ft of track. The trains travel over miniature bridges, lakes and a 9 ft high mountain in the gardens. The landscaped garden area, which is sure to impress any horticulturalist, has a European and North American layout. Layouts at Big Sky Garden Railway change every year. There is also an outdoor play area for children.
This is a very unique attraction and kids love it. The company also sells children's products related to trains.
This is a very unique attraction and kids love it. The company also sells children's products related to trains.
Big Sky Garden Railway
2121 18th Street
Nanton, AB
Canada
2121 18th Street
Nanton, AB
Canada
Phone 1 (403) 646-1190
Fax 1 (403) 646-1191
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Vulcan - Vulcan Trek Station
The Vulcan Trek Station is a Star Trek themed tourism station with a Captain and crew who can answer your questions about the town of Vulcan and the Trek Station. A replica of the original starship Enterprise was unveiled in 1995.
Interactive games and a colouring station for children are available along with the mountains and craters of the planet Vulcan.
Interactive games and a colouring station for children are available along with the mountains and craters of the planet Vulcan.
Hours
May 21 to September 3
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 10:00 | 0:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
September 4 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to May 20
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 11:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
