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Secrets for Visiting the Remington Carriage Museum

Secrets for Visiting the Remington Carriage Museum

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Written by: Karen Ung, Play Outside Guide.

The Remington Carriage Museum in Cardston, Alberta boasts North America’s largest carriage collection, interactive displays, a working restoration shop, gift shop, concession, and beautiful parklike grounds. With 270 carriages in 64,000 square feet, how do you begin to explore “The Best Indoor Attraction in Canada”? (source: Attractions Canada)

Learn more at SnowSeekers.ca: Discover our motoring past at Remington Carriage Museum

Remington Carriage Museum From Above

1. Plan Ahead: Check the museum’s Special Events page so you can time your visit right. From equestrian events like the RCMP Musical Ride to the holiday Festival of Lights, there is always something fun going at the museum! In summer, the museum offers carriage rides and wagon rides (extra charge), weather permitting.

RCMP Musical Ride

2. Short on time? Hit the must-sees first!

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3. Take a FREE Guided Tour: Knowledgeable and passionate staff bring the horsedrawn era to life with their stories. They also point out features you might miss if exploring on your own – beautiful Tulip lamps and squeaky leather suspension (used for 2,000 years!), for example – and tell you who those people in the cutouts are. Love royalty? Queen Elizabeth II has ridden in two carriages here!

4. Ask Questions: Don’t be shy; museum staff love to answer questions.

5. Take a Break: Go for a walk around the grounds, or take a carriage ride (summer only), grab a bite to eat at the concession, or browse the gift shop, then explore the rest of the exhibits as time allows.

Statue of horse at museum

If you love learning about history, purchase an Experience Alberta’s History Annual Pass for free admission to all of Alberta’s heritage facilities!

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