Carstairs Heritage Centre

Carstairs Heritage Centre Carstairs Heritage Centre- Local History Museum, Art Gallery, and Visitor Information Centre

The Carstairs and District Historical Society was formed in 1986 with the aim of turning the newly deconsecrated Knox Presbyterian Church into a community museum. Since that time, the Church and attached buildings have been transformed into our permanent galleries that house exhibits on local history, the Ing Gallery which functions as a temporary exhibition space and multipurpose space, and the P

ointen Art Gallery our dedicated art space. In more recent years with the support of the Town of Carstairs and our community, the museum has expanded onto our grounds with an administration and archives building that also houses our Travel Alberta accredited Visitor Information Centre, three carriage houses with history displays, as well as the longtime favourite McCaig homesteader house and its historic gardens.

We are very pleased to have some work from the Carstairs Artists Guild on display in the Pointe gallery at the museum! T...
06/01/2026

We are very pleased to have some work from the Carstairs Artists Guild on display in the Pointe gallery at the museum!
The artists guild as well offers painting classes and year round displays. For further information contact Cathy Falls at (587-229-1847).

Reminder the Heritage Festival parade will be today Saturday May 30th at 11am. We will be at the festival with a craft b...
05/30/2026

Reminder the Heritage Festival parade will be today Saturday May 30th at 11am. We will be at the festival with a craft booth and to offer tours. Weather is looking good for this morning. Learn more about the event at CarstairsHeritageFestival.ca
Thank you kindly for supporting the history & heritage of Carstairs and surrounding areas!

Reminder parade is today Saturday May 30th at 11am. We also have a full indoor program planned at the Curling Rink! Photo highlight from past years below. Learn more at CarstairsHeritageFestival.ca

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🎉 The Carstairs Heritage Festival & Parade of Kilts is back!

Join us at the Memorial Park & the Curling Rink for a full experience of Scottish heritage, live music, Highland Games, dancing, local vendors, and family fun.

🗓 Saturday May 30 – Parade of Kilts at 11am
📍 315 Veterans Way, Carstairs, AB

With 40+ local businesses, 50+ volunteers, and a whole lot of community spirit, this is a classic Carstairs celebration. And it’s FREE.

Bring your family. Bring your tartan. Bring your community pride!





Come check us out at the Carstairs Heritage Festival!
05/29/2026

Come check us out at the Carstairs Heritage Festival!

05/28/2026
We are very pleased to have some work from the Carstairs Artists Guild on display in the Pointe gallery at the museum! T...
05/18/2026

We are very pleased to have some work from the Carstairs Artists Guild on display in the Pointe gallery at the museum!

The artists guild as well offers painting classes and year round displays. For further information contact Cathy Falls at (587-229-1847).

Unfortunately our spruce tree has come down in the severe wind storm today. Although we are sad, we are very relieved no...
04/24/2026

Unfortunately our spruce tree has come down in the severe wind storm today. Although we are sad, we are very relieved no persons were injured, or property damaged. Amazingly our museum signage is even still intact.

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Town of Carstairs for responding in an incredibly timely manner. Their team arrived quickly, efficiently clearing the tree & its debris and keeping the area safe. Our next step shall be addressing the stump.

Thank you kindly to everyone for your support and we hope everyone has a safe weekend.

Address

1130/1138 Nanton Street
Carstairs, AB
T0M0N0

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

4033373710

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