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Nanton Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

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About Nanton

Nanton was historically known as "Tap Town", after providing passing motorists with free water supplied from the foothills via a stand tap on the northbound highway. This water was one of this first to be bottled and sold in Canada, resulting in the creation of Nanton Water & Soda Ltd, still a thriving business in the town today.

Top Attractions in Nanton

Explore the best things to see and do in Nanton:

  • Bomber Command Museum of Canada
  • Canadian Grain Elevator Discovery Centre
  • Coutts Centre for Western Canadian Heritage
  • Historic Main Street and Antique & Art Walk of Alberta
  • MacEwan School House Visitor Information Centre
  • Museum of Miniatures
  • Nanton Golf Club

Where to Eat in Nanton

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Ken's Restaurant
  • 🍴Stuthornes On Main
  • 🍴Sweet Queen Burgers
  • 🍴Tumbleweed Coffee House
  • 🍴Wild Thyme Cafe

Where to Stay in Nanton

  • 🏨Nanton Lion's Campground
  • 🏨Ranchland Inn

Nanton Travel Guide Sections

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