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Claresholm has some
local attractions within the town including:
Home of the Harvard Memorial
- In 1940, as part of the British Commonwealth
Air Training Program, Claresholm was home to the Number
15 Service Flight Training School, training over 1800
pilots. The Harvard Memorial commemorates the
contributions of the pilots, mechanics and aircrew who
trained in Claresholm in the 1950’s as part of the NATO
training program. This airbase is now the Claresholm
Industrial Airport. Many visitors have visited this
Harvard since it was erected in 1998. Stop and visit
this memorial, located in Centennial Park, next to the
ball diamonds and campground.
Claresholm Museum
- The Claresholm museum serves as the tourist
information centre. Established in 1969, the museum has
long been committed to preserving and exhibiting the
history of this unique region of southern Alberta. The
museum is a historic sandstone railway station that was
originally part of Calgary’s 9th Avenue C.P.R. depot in
1886 and was rebuilt in Claresholm in 1912. Also
included on this site is Claresholm’s first school built
in 1903 and a unique pioneer log cabin.
Appaloosa
Horse Club of Canada & Museum
- Claresholm is home of the official registry of the
Appaloosa Horse in Canada. The ApHCC Museum & Archives
was officially opened on December 1, 1984. The aim of
this museum is to collect, preserve, record and display
artifacts, relics, books, pamphlets, publications,
papers, documents, photographs and other materials
illustrative of, or of interest to the history of the
Appaloosa breed of horse. The ApHCC and the museum
society are currently working to establish our Hall of
Fame as the highest form of recognition for people who
have contributed to the breed, and to outstanding
Appaloosas. The ApHCC was formed in 1954 and by 1961
official breed recognition was gained from the Canadian
Department of Agriculture as the club was incorporated
under the Livestock Pedigree Act. This act was replaced
in 1988 with the Animal Pedigree Act under which the
ApHCC is still recognized by Agriculture Canada and
therefore is the only Appaloosa breed registry which may
be incorporated under this act and receive this federal
recognition. Since 1954, accurate registration records
have been kept and are now being entered onto a computer
program which will speed up office processing and
provide members with even more record services and
information.
The Appaloosa Horse Club of Canada | Box 940,
Claresholm, AB T0L 0TO | Ph: (403) 625-3326
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www.appaloosa.ca
Several recreational sites are located outside of the
town limits. These offer outdoor activities and many
more recreational opportunities. Be sure to visit ...
and bring a picnic lunch!
Willow Creek Provincial
Park - The rolling grasslands
and tree-lined creek provide quiet camping and
picnicking spots on the edge of the Porcupine Hills.
Experience the beauty of the foothills and flavor of
ranching country. The area is rich in aboriginal
history, and there is evidence of a teepee ring in the
park.
Pine Coulee
- The Pine Coulee Project was constructed beginning in
1996 and completed in 1999. This project, built north
west of Claresholm, was initiated in response to
recurring shortages of water supply due to the variable
water flow in Willow Creek and the small streams that
feed into it. The project will provide a reliable water
supply for the 4500 residents of the Willow Creek Basin,
including the towns of Claresholm and Granum. It will
also secure a water source for irrigated land and allow
an expansion of the irrigated areas already served. The
project will enhance fish and wildlife habitat, as well
as create additional water-based recreational
opportunities near the existing facilities at Willow
Creek Provincial Park. The reservoir has been stocked
with Walleye and is open for camping and boating in
designated areas.
Clear Lake
- A great little man-made lake to visit just east
of town! This location offers camping, a playground, and
small hall which is great for family reunions or small
gatherings. The lake is a great spot for boating,
waterskiing or jet-skiing. Call the Municipal District
of Willow Creek Office to inquire about booking the hall
or camping area for group functions.
Centennial Park
Campground - The campground is
open 24 hours a day and is comprised of beautiful well
established tree-lined plots. All sites have water and
power to them and many of the sites have sewer hook-ups.
A camp kitchen was recently built with a large double
sink, clean well-maintained bath house with wash rooms
and showers (no tokens are required!). New spray
park and playground
adjacent to the campsite and ball-diamonds close by. No
open fires.
Rates:
30
AMP space - $25.00 daily
15 AMP space
- $20.00 daily
No
services - $15.00 daily
Tent -
$12.00 daily
For further information or
to book - call the campground on (403) 625-2751
(Campground is closed for the winter) |
