Nanton Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Alberta
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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