Nanton Travel Guide
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Welcome to Nanton!
Situated along Highway 2 between Calgary and Canada's border with the USA, Nanton got its name in 1903 when the town was named after Sir Augustus Nanton. The wealthy investor was a director for many of Canada's companies, among them the Canadian Pacific Railway, but impacted this Alberta community most by offering financing for farms and ranches throughout the west. The town still serves a large farming and ranching community, partially evident by its two fully restored and commonly recognized grain elevators, which sit along the highway. In fact, this sense of yesteryear and homesteading history permeates the town and its reputation as an antique stop south of Calgary is justly deserved. An Antique and Art Walk leads visitors around the town's dozen or so antique shops as well as its historic buildings.Nanton is perhaps best known, however, for its Lancaster Air Museum. The museum hosts a rare Lancaster bomber, which was built in Canada and which, with four engines, contributed significantly to the fighting effort over Germany during WWII. Today, visitors can do more than just set eyes on the museum's collection of planes; they can sit in the pilots' seats.
Tourist Attractions
Bomber Command Museum of Canada
What was it like to fly over Nazi Germany in the four engined 'heavies of Bomber Command during World War II? What did it take for pilots to earn their wings and fly on bombing raids in the dark of night? The Nanton Air Museum captures the grit and courage of bomber command air and ground crews with educational exhibits and tours.
What was it like to fly over Nazi Germany in the four engined 'heavies of Bomber Command during World War II? What did it take for pilots to earn their wings and fly on bombing raids in the dark of night? The Nanton Air Museum captures the grit and courage of bomber command air and ground crews with educational exhibits and tours.
Hotels & Motels
The Changing Seasons B&B Nanton
The Changing Seasons B&B is a spacious, modern home situated in Nanton and offering comfortable guest rooms, common areas and a large garden - all in a quiet residential setting.
The Changing Seasons B&B is a spacious, modern home situated in Nanton and offering comfortable guest rooms, common areas and a large garden - all in a quiet residential setting.
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Red Surge Battlefield Live
Red Surge Battlefield Live offers gamers historically-based scenarios played on a 55 acre outdoor laser tag facility south of Calgary.
Red Surge Battlefield Live offers gamers historically-based scenarios played on a 55 acre outdoor laser tag facility south of Calgary.
Current & Upcoming Events [ View All ]
Looking for something to do in Nanton? Check out these current and upcoming events. If you know of an event that is not listed in the travel guide, please feel free to add an event listing (it's free).
- Shady Grove Bluegrass Festival
Aug 17 to Aug 19 » Nanton
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