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As I'm high tailing Canadian La Migra & end up on small stretch of hwy that has max speed of 30 kph (that is frigging 18 mph)... I figure... I can speed through this town or enjoy the pretty colors. Glad I slowed down and booom I see the signs for this museum/center for... Carriages? Yes, for carriages. Okay i figure... Canada names stuff differently so what the heck (e.g. washroom/bathroom).
The museum is dedicated to carriages... that are pulled by horses/animals from generations past. Think of this museum as an old school car show... Real Old School.
The exhibitions are well formatted w/ great lighting, colors, cleanliness, legibility, organization & boundaries (which is consistent in Alberta). Showcases all types of carriages from an fire truck, two-seater convertibles to the predecessor of the mini-van.
This spot is truly one of a kind. I never heard of a museum dedicated to carriages and if one exists, I doubt it sits on the acres Remington offers.
Must visit if you are nearby... Whether you are ever nearby is a different discussion.
Access/Roads: A
Paved. Your in a civilized town.
Parking: A
More than enough. Thank God for a place in Canada that doesn't ask you to pay $8-12 USD to pay for parking.
Distance: F
St. Mary, MT - This is town to Eastern Glacier NP Entrance and is 35 miles South of the museum.
Browning, MT - This is the largest town w/ Wal-Mart etc and is about 60 miles South of the museum, but due to a mixture of road construction, terrible terrain, windy roads, cows on the highway, etc., the route might take two hours. Plus, Browning is a depressed mountain town w/ ugly colors, beggars/vagrants everywhere and crap data connectivity.
Waterton Canadian National Park, AB - This colorful forest is about 44 KM (27 miles) west of the museum.
Calgary, AB - The largest town nearby is 230 KM (140 miles) north of the museum. Calgary is the largest town between Vancouver and Toronto.
Los Angeles, CA - 1,400 miles away from each other.
Costs: A
$13 Canadian and appx
$8 USD
Nearby Attractions: Limited to National Parks.
Glacier NP is south.
Waterton Lakes Canadian NP is West.
There are many little historical junk in between, but I will add that to my blog within the next 10 years.
Conclusion: A
The typical Canadian treatment can be expected. Nice, polite, courteous, docile, happy, friendly, hospitable and ends every word with a "aye,"or "eh."
Remington has themed events per calendar. I don't see that much interest in watching bunch of folks ride a carriage although being in a carriage if they drag raced, or jousted would be a unique experience.
As always - Safe travelings my friends & watch out of big ole mooses.
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