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A large geometric stone building with a commanding presence. As of July, 2013, the temple is one of eight in Canada. It was constructed by Mormon pioneers who settled Cardston in 1887. The temple became the centerpiece of the town, and it was the first temple constructed by the church outside of the United States. Non-Mormons cannot enter the temple, but can tour the Visitor Center at the entrance.
The Cardston Alberta Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cardston, Alberta. It was the eighth temple, the sixth still in operation, and is the church's oldest outside the United States. The intent to build the temple was announced on October 12, 1912, by church president Joseph F. Smith, during general conference. It was both the first temple built in Canada and outside the United States. As of 2026, the church has four temples in Alberta and ten in Canada. It is one of two temples that uses the shape of a cross in its design.
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This theatre was constructed in 1912 by Mark Spencer, and underwent renovations in 1937 and 1992. It seats 350 and hosts films, community theatre and professional summer theatre.
The museum houses the largest collection of carriages in North America and tells the tale of horse and carriage days with entertaining stories, videos and free guided tours. It has a fire hall, carriage factory, restoration shop, working stable, carriage rides, carriage rentals, a restaurant, and a gift shop. The museum was mentioned as a destination of Patty and Selma's vacation during the "Kiss Kiss, Bang Bangalore" episode of The Simpsons.
Birding: loons, swans, sandhill cranes and other species in wetlands, along trails and on the lake. Cross-country skiing: 7 km of ungroomed trails. Fishing, power boating.