Welcome to Cardston

Nestled in the rolling foothills of southwest Alberta lies the quaint little town/county of Cardston. Just 30 minutes from the majestic Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, Cardston is the only town that intersects both the Cowboy Trail and Canada's historic Mormon Trail. Rich in First Nations culture, pioneer heritage, cowboy tradition, and performing arts, Cardston makes a hospitable hub from which to experience southwest Alberta and Glacier National Park just across the border in Montana. If you a enjoy an authentic experience, we invite you to saddle up and come to Cardston, a place for adventure, a place to come together, a place to remember!

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Pow Wow Protocols
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A Blackfoot Narrative of Cardston County
A Blackfoot Narrative of Cardston County
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UNESCO Sites Within a Short Drive of Cardston County
UNESCO Sites Within a Short Drive of Cardston County
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Some light has recently been shed on the dark underbelly of our nation's past regarding residential schools and the mistreatment of our Indigenous brothers and sisters. Let us take some time today to reflect and find ways to be part of the healing th
Wray and Kong—they were quite the pair those two. The Scream Queen and her Mean King. Happy birthday Fay Wray! #faywray #screamqueen #explorecardston #kingkong #explorealberta #explorecardston #cardston #hollywood
I'm a museum-goer, and I hope to pass this trait onto my kids. Artifacts and their related stories are part of what links us through the generations. There is something precious about looking back at the course that humanity has taken as we contempla
To Police Outpost Island...my little tribute to Alex Coleville. #alexcoleville #policeoutpost #hike #birdwatching #explorecardston #cardstoncounty #birds #binoculars #lifeimitatesart
Want to paddle through the mist like you're Bill Mason? Well, you'll need to wake up with the rising sun, or even a bit earlier. When the sun is low, the treeline across from the boat launch at Police Outpost Provincial Park provides the needed backd
With all of the elevation changes, @golfleecreek can be a challenging place to play. Because of this unique topography, the course also happens to be an exciting place to drive a cart. #golfleecreek #golf #explorecardston #golflife #myalbertasw #ex
Who's ready for some autumn angling? #fishing #paynelake #explorecardston #lake #angling #fish #explorealberta
I don't think you can say that you've seen everything in Waterton until you've spent some time exploring the Waterton River with @WatertonRiverTrailRides. Waterton Lakes National Park was devastated by the Kenow Fire in 2017. Fortunately, the area ar
Have you had a chance to bike the Cardston Nature Trail south of 9th Ave W? For nature lovers, this is a great little trail as you've got Lee Creek on one side and the beautiful @golfleecreek on the other. The fall colours along this path are always
Caption this! #whatyoufindonyourmemorycardafterlendingyourcameratofriendsfortheafternoon
Evening strolls around the lake at Police Outpost Provincial Park always provide some excellent opportunities for birdwatching. #hike #birding #birdphotography #camouflage #policeoutpost #birdwatching #explorecardston #cardstoncounty #autumn #birds