List of tourist attractions in Stirling, Alberta
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The Village of Stirling is located in Alberta, Canada and has close to 1,000 inhabitants. Being one of only three communities in Canada that are designated National historic status,Stirling's National Historic Site Designation Ceremony {{cite web|url=http://waltonfeed.com/stirling/history/ceremony/index.html |title=Stirling's National Historic Site Designation Ceremony |accessdate=2008-02-24 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20061109212003/http://waltonfeed.com/stirling/history/ceremony/index.html |archivedate=2006-11-09 }} tourism is a very important part of Stirling's economy.
Attractions and landmarks
The following is a list of attractions and landmarks in or near Stirling, Alberta, Canada.
Events and festivals
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The following is a list of annual events held throughout Stirling. The dates and addresses may change.
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Christmas lights tour
| Stirling || December || Held each December in conjunction with the Santa Claus Mansion to view citizens' Christmas light displays || Image:Christmas (2007) 053.jpg |
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Stirling community garage sale
| || Victoria Day (May 24) || A community garage sale held by the Stirling Historical Society || |
Stirling Settler Days
| Main street || July 17–19 || Originally celebrated to mark the Mormon pioneers' arrival in the Salt Lake Valley on 24 July 1847 || |
Stirling Fall Festival
| Michelsen Farmstead & Centennial Park || September 13 || Make rope, stick dolls, and dipped candles, wagon rides, and other fun games || |
Harvest Dance
| Michelsen Farmstead || October || Old-fashioned barn dance || |
Haunted Mansion
| 441 4th st || October || The largest haunted house in Southern Alberta || |
Santa Claus Mansion
| 441 4th st || December || Held each December in conjunction with the town's Christmas lights tour || |
Lions Christmas dinner
|| || November || Christmas dinner held at the Stirling Lions Hall || |
Lions BBQ
| || June || Community BBQ held at the Stirling Lions Hall || |
See also
References
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External links
- [http://www.villageofstirling.com/Visit/maps.htm Map of historic sites in Stirling]
- [http://www.villageofstirling.com/Visit/Michelsen.htm Village of Stirling]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20080707015605/http://waltonfeed.com/stirling/history/vtour/index.html Stirling's historical Landmarks]
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