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Pincher Creek, Alberta

Pincher Creek is a town in southern Alberta, Canada. It is located immediately east of the Canadian Rockies, 101 km (63 mi) west of Lethbridge and 210 km (130 mi) south of Calgary.

Type Town

Why go

  • Municipality in Alberta, Canada (est. 1898).
  • Served by Cowley Airport (YYM).

History

Pincher Creek is a town in southern Alberta, Canada. It is located immediately east of the Canadian Rockies, 101 km (63 mi) west of Lethbridge and 210 km (130 mi) south of Calgary.

Where to stay

Corner Mountain Inn & Wellness Centre
AB-6, Pincher Creek No. 9, AB T0K 1W0, Canada · cornermountaininn.com
Indoor
Thanksgiving Ranch Pincher Creek
SE 26-4-1-W5M, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0, Canada · thanksgivingranch.ca
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Stepping Stone Cabins Pincher Creek
425 1st Ave, AB-774, Beaver Mines, AB T0K 1W0, Canada · steppingstonecabins.ca
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Bloomin Inn B & B Country
6226 Range Rd 294, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0, Canada · bloomin-inn.com
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Limber Pine Vacation Home Blairmore
6004 Range Road 2, 4, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0, Canada · limberpine.ca
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Pincher Creek Veteran's Memorial Campground
940 Lawrence St, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0, Canada · pinchercreek.ca
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Travelodge by Wyndham Pincher Creek
1225 McEachern St, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
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Ramada by Wyndham Pincher Creek
1132 Table Mountain St, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
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Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre
919 Waterton Ave, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0, Canada · heritageinn.net
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North Fork Campground Pincher Creek
Pincher Creek No. 9, AB T0K 0B8, Canada · albertaparks.ca
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Castleview Campground Pincher Creek
Unnamed Road, Brocket, AB T0K 1W0, Canada · albertaparks.ca
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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
1049 Waterton Ave, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0, Canada · choicehotels.com
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Super 8 by Wyndham Pincher Creek AB
1307 Freebairn Ave, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
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Stonewall Cottage Pincher Creek
301 3rd Street, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0, Canada
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Stella's Inn Pincher Creek
731 1st ave, Beaver Mines, AB T0K 1W0, Canada
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Stardust Motel Pincher Creek
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West Castle Motel Pincher Creek
1042 Waterton Ave, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0, Canada
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Parkway Motel & European Lodges
1070 Waterton Ave, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0, Canada
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BLUE MOUNTAIN MOTEL Pincher Creek
981 Main St, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0, Canada
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Restaurants & places to go

A&W
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Indoor
Dairy Queen
Ice Cream, Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Indoor
KFC
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Indoor
McDonald's
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Indoor
Subway
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Indoor
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Indoor
Boston Pizza
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Indoor
Luigi's Pizza & Steakhouse
Pizza, Steak, Restaurant · Pizza/Steak restaurant · 1315 Freebairn Ave, Pincher Creek, T0K 1W0 · yellowpages.ca
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Bright Pearl Restaurant
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Indoor
Green Bamboo Peeking House
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Indoor
General's Quarters
Restaurant · restaurant · archive.is
Indoor
Denises Bistro
Restaurant · restaurant
Indoor
Harvest Coffeehouse
Cafe · cafe
Indoor
Speciality Bakery
Cafe · cafe
Indoor
Green Bamboo Peking House
Indoor
Seasons Cafe & Eatery
Indoor
Soo Sushi Pincher Creek
Indoor
Uncle Al's Pizza
Indoor

Airports

Pincher Creek Airport (WPC) 5.4 km to the centre
Pincher Creek, AB, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Cowley Airport (YYM) 20 km to the centre
Cowley, AB, CA — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Pincher Creek, Alberta
Pincher Creek, Alberta
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Cowley Airport (YYM); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Pincher Creek, Alberta. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

VIA Rail Canada
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Ebus
Intercity coach
Rider Express
Intercity coach