ALBERTA SOUTHWEST REGIONAL ALLIANCE
Town of Nanton
Nanton — Authentic Alberta
AREA PROFILE
History lives here. Downtown Nanton boasts heritage buildings and antiques sellers, while the two largest tourist attractions in town share our diverse history. Nanton is known for its friendly residents and small town comforts, within reach of the large urban centre of Calgary.
Did you Know?
Located in Nanton is The Bomber Command Museum of Canada, once known as the Nanton Lancaster Society Museum. It was established in 1986 to preserve and refurbish Avro Lancaster FM159, one of four Lancasters left worldwide—two flying and two for taxi only.
Did you Know?
The town is named for Sir Augustus Nanton who financed farms and ranches. In 1907, freezing town residents robbed a train for coal... than paid for the load! The Visitor Information Centre sits on the former train station grounds.
Town Gallery
This is a town where history lives. Downtown delivers heritage and the tourist attractions celebrating its captivating past.
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