Galt Historic Railway Park

Tourism Region: Southern Alberta

The Great Canadian Plains Railway Society collects, preserves, restores, exhibits and interprets artifacts which represent the history and social impact of the "steam" era in southern Alberta and the coal era with emphasis on Galt Railway and the 1890 International Train Station Depot from Coutts/Sweetgrass.

About the Collections

Collection focuses on items from the 1890's - 1920's as they relate to lifestyles of early settlers, steam trains and travel.

Approximate number of objects in the collections: 500+

Human History

Local history books of communities in southern Alberta are available

Agriculture • Communications Devices • Costumes and Accessories • Furniture or Furnishings • Household Objects or Domestic Technology • Industrial Technology and History • Local History • Memorabilia • Musical Instruments • Oral History • Performing Arts • Transportation : Non-motorized ground : Railway

Services & Activities

Displays of life and travel in the 1890's are set up in the restored 1890 International Train Station from Coutts, North West Territories, Canada and Sweetgrass, Montana, USA. Guided tours explaining the operations of an early western Canada international port of entry by rail are available. Gift shop, washrooms and facility rentals are also available. The station is an original artifact of the life and times of Sir Alexander Galt, father of confederation.

Research Services

Research services are available during the July and August season. We offer books on the local and rail history of southern Alberta. Fees apply.

Library

Educational Programs

Costumed tour guides provide general tours. A cay camp for children is offered in the summer. Programs are available for school groups by request during the off season.

Films • School Programs : Age 5-11 (k-6) • Seniors Programs

Visitor Services

Tours of the waiting room, station master's area, baggage handling, Canadian and American Customs areas with displays of life from 1890's & rail travel. We also feature the restoration process of the historic building. There are exterior rail displays available on site as well.

Films and Videos • Guided Tours : English • Information Centre or Desk • Meeting Room Rental • Nature Trails, Walks or Gardens • Parking Facilities : Free : Bus • Gift shop • Special Needs Facilities : Parking : Signs : Washrooms : Wheelchairs available : Wheelchair access • Washrooms • Audio Guides : English • Children's Activities or Services : Nursing area or Change Table
Other: Future development includes on-site dining cars for families and special event. They will be open year round.

Volunteer Services

Volunteer Services Available • Volunteer Training Offered

Number of Volunteers: 6

Activities: All aspects of operation - visitor services, collection management, restoration, construction, cleaning and maintenance.

Member Privileges

Members may vote at the Annual General Meeting, members get updates on upcoming events. Membership fees are $20.00 per year, January 1st to December 31st. Family membership is $30.00 per year, January 1st to December 31st. The society encourages people to become actively involved with the society's project, Galt Historic Railway Park and to assist in fund raising by volunteering for bingo's and casino events.

Food Services

Cold drinks and candy are available.

Picnic Area • Catering Services
Other: Popcorn machine

Internet Services

General Information • Local History • Other Internet Services

Publications and Products

History books of southern alberta

Books • Brochures • Postcards • T-Shirts or Sweatshirts or Caps • Commemorative Souvenirs
Other: Pins

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Map

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Location

Address:	1 km north of Stirling, AB on Range Road 19-4-C Stirling, Alberta T1J 4A2 See Map
Telephone:	1-877-441-4258
Mailing Address:	Galt Historic Railway Park Box 1013, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4A2
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