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The Courthouse Museum shows how a rough country changed dramatically. The unique sandstone structure was built in 1907 from stone quarried near Cardston. The building’s profile and interior stand as a monument to Cardston’s early pioneer artisans. It was used longer than any other courthouse in Alberta. The building displays the judge's bench, witness box, and other artifacts. Original jail cells, including graffiti, can be found. The Courthouse Museum is a Registered Provincial Historic site.
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.
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.
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.
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.