Galt Historic Railway Park

Galt Historic Railway Park Straddling the Canada – US border from 1890 -1916, it is the only existing example of this kind of structure left in Western Canada.

The Galt Historic Railway Park, collects, preserves, and interprets artifacts representing the “steam & coal” eras in southern Alberta, with emphasis on Galt Railway and the 1890 International Train Station from Coutts, AB / Sweetgrass, MT. The International Border ran through the waiting/dining room. The Telegrapher and Station Agent worked in the center section, arranging shipment in Bond to pro

ceed from Coutts, Alberta to Sweetgrass, Montana, and vice-versa. It was one of only two “Lunch Stations” along the railway line which ran from Lethbridge, Alberta to Great Falls, Montana. Around 1916, the northern part of the station was moved across the border to Coutts, where it was used by the Canadian Pacific Railway until the late 1980′s. In 2000, the station was bought by the Great Canadian Plains Railway Society and moved to a 35-acre site, 1 km north of the village of Stirling, where it has been completely restored. Hours of Operation
Sept 1, 2024 - May 17, 2025

by appointment / special request only

May 18, 2024 - August 31, 2024

Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m

Admission (includes GST)

• Adults – $6.30
• Seniors and Students – $5.25
• Children 10 and under – FREE
• Prebooked Groups of 10 or more – $3.15 each

Services

• Barrier-Free Access
• Gift Shop
• Souvenirs
• Washrooms

Thanks to our volunteers for rebuilding the train station platform and railing. We appreciate your help!
08/23/2026

Thanks to our volunteers for rebuilding the train station platform and railing. We appreciate your help!

From our Secretary's slide collection:A northbound CPR train 977 with SOO 6013, GATX 7370, CSX 7591, and HATX 910 leadin...
07/12/2026

From our Secretary's slide collection:

A northbound CPR train 977 with SOO 6013, GATX 7370, CSX 7591, and HATX 910 leading as it passes by the Stirling, AB, grain elevator row.

Currently, the P&H elevator at the end still stands, and our Railway Park is just a few minutes down the road from this spot! Photographed in June 1997 by J. Glenn Roemer.

Phase 2 of the window replacement is underway in the Canadian end of the Coutts-Sweetgrass International Train Station!T...
07/09/2026

Phase 2 of the window replacement is underway in the Canadian end of the Coutts-Sweetgrass International Train Station!

Thanks to Baerg Exteriors for doing the work and the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta for funding this project!

Durabuilt Windows & Doors

We had a great turnout today for our Father's Day event. Thanks to everyone who helped out, it was greatly appreciated.
06/21/2026

We had a great turnout today for our Father's Day event. Thanks to everyone who helped out, it was greatly appreciated.

We will be hosting a Father’s Day Challenge on June 20th, 2026 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Galt Historic Railway Park. Co...
06/03/2026

We will be hosting a Father’s Day Challenge on June 20th, 2026 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Galt Historic Railway Park.

Come Rain or Shine!

Dads versus Kids or Family versus Family!

Entry is by donation.

All equipment for games will be provided, and the games will be spread throughout the Park.

There will be a barbecue lunch available starting at noon: $5.00 per person which includes a hamburger, pop and chips.

Thanks to our volunteers for cutting the grass yesterday at the Railway Park! We appreciate your help!
05/27/2026

Thanks to our volunteers for cutting the grass yesterday at the Railway Park! We appreciate your help!

Come by the train station this Saturday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm to check out our garage sale items!
05/22/2026

Come by the train station this Saturday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm to check out our garage sale items!

Registration for the Community Garage sale ends Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:00pm.

There's still time to stop by the Village Office and register! It's a great way to support the Stirling Historical Society!

$10/household (cash only please).

Our president, Terry (center), and our treasurer, Carolyn (left), are receiving the plaque & cheque from the Community F...
05/18/2026

Our president, Terry (center), and our treasurer, Carolyn (left), are receiving the plaque & cheque from the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta.

Phase 2 of our historic window replacement will occur in early June, with 3 wooden windows in the Canadian end being replaced.

A friendly reminder we will be opening for the season this upcoming Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00 am!We will be having...
05/13/2026

A friendly reminder we will be opening for the season this upcoming Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00 am!

We will be having a gift shop sale as well! Receive 50% off items totalling $20 or more (before GST).

We look forward to having you visit the Galt Historic Railway Park!

Our funding for Phase 2 of our historic window replacement has been approved! Thank you, Community Foundation of Lethbri...
05/07/2026

Our funding for Phase 2 of our historic window replacement has been approved! Thank you, Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta, for your help in this!

We're excited to announce the results of our Spring Grant Programs!

A total of $589,080 will be awarded to 60 projects across the region. This includes grants from our Community Priorities Fund, Henry S. Varley Fund for Rural Life, multiple Field of Interest Funds, and 11 grants from our Diamond Anniversary Grants Program for events that are inclusive, free, and accessible to the community.

https://cflsa.ca/community-foundation-announces-2026-spring-grant-recipients/

Address

#65032 Range Road 19-4C
Stirling, AB
T0K2E0

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

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