Is there anything that symbolizes the Canadian prairie better than old wooden grain elevators? Iconic grain elevators are becoming an increasingly rare sight in Southern Alberta, but thanks to the Canadian Grain Elevator Discovery Centre in Nanton, you can still learn about these beautiful structures.
Learn all about the history of grain elevators and their relationship to the railway systems and Alberta’s pioneers. The Centre has a number of historic artifacts on display, plus a gift shop full of work from local artists.
Why not go down to Nanton and make a day of it? Be sure to also check out the Big Sky Garden Railway and the Bomber Command Museum in Nanton!
Canadian Grain Elevator Discovery Centre:
Open: Thursday to Monday, June to September
Hours: 10 AM – 4 PM
Address: 2119 19th Ave, Nanton AB
Website: canadiangrainelevatordiscoverycentre.com
