Nestled near the Canadian Rockies, Pincher Creek is a cosy town with a charming downtown core lined with locally-owned pubs and restaurants. Along with a theatre, pioneering village and haunted house, Pincher Creek has convenient access to provincial parks and towering mountains.
Things to do in Pincher Creek
Local life in Pincher Creek centres around Main Street, where you’ll find delicious Chinese cuisine at Green Bamboo Peking House and Bright Pearl Restaurant. Duck into Leo's Pub & Grill for cold beer and sumptuous grilled meats or start your day off with a freshly-brewed coffee at Harvest Coffeehouse.
The centre of town is also a hotspot for shopping at unique boutiques, including High Country Western Wear, which sells cowboy boots and hats. Browse fashion at Lushazz Boutique or satisfy all your crafting needs at Johnny Cache Hobbies. Don’t forget to check out the rich fabrics at Dragons Heart Quilt Shop.
Looking for some entertainment? Head to Fox Theatre to watch the latest Hollywood blockbusters or visit the Memorial Community Centre Arena to swim in the lap pool. Discover one of Pincher Creek’s best-known buildings, Lebel Mansion, which is said to be haunted. It also houses an art gallery and runs art workshops in its studios.
Travel back to Pincher Creek’s earlier days at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village, an open-air museum with recreated pioneer buildings, including a blacksmith, bakery, farmhouses, equipment shed and greenhouse. Nature lovers can drive slightly south to Waterton Lakes National Park, where stunning mountain landscapes with prairies and crystalline lakes can be seen on outdoor adventures.
Getting around Pincher Creek
Pincher Creek is just over one hour’s drive from Lethbridge Airport, which has regular flights from Calgary. You can easily explore the town on foot, but will need a car to venture further afield.