What to do and see in Pincher Creek, Canada: The Best Places and Tips

As a hub for tourism, Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village is home to the visitor information centre, Gift Shop, and a Western Canadian frontier village with 24 heritage cabins and two museum buildings filled with intriguing artifacts. The Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village was established in 1966, and was intended to preserve the area's vibrant pioneer heritage. Over the years, the efforts of countless volunteers and employees has seen the museum grow to include 26 buildings and 24,000+ artifacts. Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village is an outdoor heritage facility. Visitors are able to walk directly into any of the historic buildings, and view the artifacts, which are displayed openly.The open concept and self guided museum means you also free to wander through six acres of beautiful Gardens, including a pond and waterfall (summer) and large community garden area. Each of the buildings in the Village is authentic, restored, and furnished with period furniture. Artifacts and everyday tools used by the owners and inhabitants of that time, are displayed in each building. The history is not roped off or preserved behind glass.

Castle Mountain Resort is a hidden, not so little gem of a ski resort in Southern Alberta. Often called the best kept secret in the Rockies, the mountain was founded in 1966. 51 years later, Castle is lauded for its superior ski / snowboard terrain, laid-back community feel and, most of all, its sense of authenticity. Boasting almost 3,000 vertical feet of some of the longest continuous fall lines in North America, Castle is spread out over two Mountains, with 94 in-bounds trails and bowls, serviced by 7 lifts. The resort also boasts one of North America’s only resort based cat-ski operations; the Powder Stagecoach. From family cruisers, to the infamous steeps of the South Side Chutes, to wonderful tree skiing, Castle Mountain has terrain to satisfy every guest and every ability level. Castle is truly an authentic western ski experience. Nestled between the communities of Pincher Creek and the Crows Nest Pass, local ranch hands and seasoned powder hounds alike, share the slopes on the daily. Here the Wild West is alive and well. Plentiful snowfall makes more than just skiing and snowboarding possible. The resort offers guided snowshoe tours, complete with equipment rentals and featuring a scenic chairlift ride, every weekend. The Syncline Castle Trails Association maintains a 15 km network of beginner to intermediate cross-country ski trails at the Syncline-Castle Cross-Country Ski Area, just minutes from the mountain. Accommodations are also plentiful at Castle Mountain Resort, nearly all of which are truly ski to your door options. The Castle Mountain Lodge and Hostel features more than 50 beds in a hostel style format, in addition to a dozen hotel rooms. If you’re looking for something a bit roomier, or for a larger family or group, more than two dozen vacation homes and condos are available throughout the resort. In the summer Castle Mountain is the perfect venue for an intimate mountain getaway wedding. The T-Bar Pub and Grub is also open on weekends throughout the summer. If you stop by while you explore the beautiful West Castle Region, you won’t be disappointed.

Centre Peak High Country Adventures is located along the pristine eastern slopes of the Livingstone Range in south western Alberta, Canada, between the Crows Nest Pass and Pincher Creek. Your hosts and guides, Richard Keil and Kate McKim-Keil, are third generation ranchers on the DU Ranch. We operate in one of south western Alberta’s most spectacular areas. We offer guided trail rides, western riding lessons and the Ranch Hand Getaway. Come and take a ride with us and allow us to share the local history and splendour with you!

We are a family business established in 1936. The oldest business still operating in Pincher Creek. Unique handmade sterling silver jewellery, featuring several Canadian artists. We also feature local artisan products, hand turned wooden bowls, soaps, felted artwork. Charlie Paige clothing Bulova watches and giftware. On site battery replacement and minimal jewellery repair

Pincher Creek Golf Course is one of the finest nine hole municipal public golf courses in Western Canada. Located in the foothills of the Rockies it is a very relaxing but challenging course. It's a great place to spend a holiday or weekend. There are four tee boxes to choose from allowing for both the novice and expert golfer. All skill levels, from beginners to seasoned players, will enjoy the course. The course consists of two par threes, four par fours and three par fives. Practice facilities are available and include a driving range and practice green. We have a well stocked Pro Shop with equipment and apparel available for purchase. Our fully licensed dining restaurant and bar includes a great outdoor deck overlooking the golf course with a fabulous view of the Rockies and offers excellent home cooked food and refreshments. It's a nice location to relax before and after your game while watching the "Pros" on two large screen TV's. The Pincher Creek Golf Club is a great place for a relaxing round of golf and enjoying a great meal.

OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY September Springs Ranch Museum & Gardens is the realization of it's owner's enthusiasm for antiques and collectibles and, somewhat obsessively, irises. Late spring and early summer, the tall blooming flower Gardens create a relaxing atmosphere in the comfort of the Rocky Mountains. We are a destination that requires time to enjoy the multitude of experiences including nature, our exquisite Iris and English Gardens, a playground, and three buildings filled with history. UNIQUE ART ANTIQUE and BOUTIQUE offer some rare and ancient displays from all over the world. UNIQUE ART GALLERY specializes in North American Native art and artifacts, and our early 1940's LOG SKI LODGE is authentically furnished to delight and educate. Unlike most museums that separate their artifacts from gift shops, we are unique in that our displays are interspersed with items for sale. Our Self Guided Tour highlights some of our most unique treasures. Visitors can also take the time to enjoy something tasty in our TEA ROOM featuring Devonshire Cream Tea, as they enjoy the view of the magnificent Rocky Mountains.

Pincher Creek Family Centre is where the FUN happens! All of our services are free of charge, and all families are welcome to join us.

This barrier free facility offers a family change room and a walk-in access to the main swim pool which easily accommodates children, the physically challenged and seniors. It also offers: 6-lane competition swimming pool aqua climbing wall kiddie’s pool with splash Fountain children’s slide hot tub Tarzan rope diving board aquafit programs swimming lessons and training diving kayaking Swim Clubs