Top 8 Places to Visit in

Big Valley | Alberta

The page created by Logan Collin | MacEwan University | Photo by Google Maps, Patti Gedak

Region:

Central Alberta

Known For:

Big Valley Creation Science Museum | St. Edmund’s Church | Historic railway village | Roundhouse | Prairie heritage | Small-town charm

Best For:

History Stops | Heritage Sites | Prairie Road Trips | Quiet Escapes

Big Valley Railway Station & Museum

HistoryKids & Family

• Canadian Northern 1912 Railway Station, Railway Ave N, Big Valley, AB
• 780-672-3099
• https://www.villageofbigvalley.ca/attractions/

A centrepiece within Big Valley is a great sight while exploring the town. Built in 1912, this historic railway station has served three major railways in Canada.

St. Edmund’s Church

History

• 245 Main St. Big Valley, AB
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Heritage building Originally built at the end of 1916, this Church is a symbol of what Big Valley once was, a booming ranching community linked with a huge coal mining center. Unusually painted blue, this has become the town's trademark and dubbed the “Big Ben of Big Valley.”

Oil Well Pumper

History

• Big Valley Memorial Park, 53 Main St, Big Valley, AB
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Located in the beautiful Memorial Park, the pump jack is another great symbol of what Big Valley once was, a booming community rooted in the Oil Boom that happened in the 1950s.

Roundhouse

History

• 121 Railway Ave S, Big Valley, AB T0J 0G0
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Calling all train enthusiasts! Explore these colossal ruins that were once a huge stop of locomotive shops and servicing area constructed in 1912.

Jimmy Jock Boardwalk

FoodOutdoor

• 20 Main St. E #52, Big Valley, AB
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• https://www.villageofbigvalley.ca/attractions/

Named after a local Chinese restauranteur who operated this tiny shop in the Golden days, this is a must-see for some ice cream and fudge with their in-house fudge factory while also giving patrons a glimpse at the classic Wild Wild West.

Big Valley Historic Jail

History

• 21 Main St, Big Valley, AB
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Between the early 1900s to the 1940s, this jail cell is a big glimpse into Big Valley's past. Many cowboys, miners, and railroad workers once filled this small cell waiting for their day to create havoc again.

Big Valley Creation Science Museum

History

• 41 Railway Ave, S, Big Valley, AB
• 403-876-2100
• http://bvcsm.com/

Don’t be fooled by its small size, the Big Valley Creation Museum has many fossils to view and explore. If you strongly desire to learn about creation science and hear about this Biblical worldview, this is the place to stop during your visit to Big Valley.

Big Valley Grain Elevator

HistorySelfie Spot

• Big Valley Historical Society: Grain Elevator, 121 Railway Ave S, Big Valley, AB T0J 0G0
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Heritage building This is Big Valley's last grain elevator and was saved by Big Valley Historical Society when it closed in 1997. It is easy to see on Railway Ave as you enter the village. Feel free to wander around and take pictures.