Visit Keiver's Lake

Pat Burns, beef supplier for the CPR builders as well as to Treaty 7 people, free ranged cattle from Olds to Acme on the lush grasslands of many creeks.    Creekbanks offered good protection for calving, and local homesteaders found work managing his herds.  One of his many cattle camps bordered on the North side of  Keiver's Lake, close to today's Keiver's Lake Campgrounds.  Once crops were planted and fences went up, free ranging disappeared, along with the large herds.

Play Golf at Three Hills

Down on the 'Flat' in the horse shoe of the Three Hills Creek, you'll find a beautiful golf course and RV park. Once  the site of first settlement with a post office named Three Hills and nine or more coal mines, it disappeared once the G.T.P. railway was built (1911). Surveyors for the railway chose an easier route, on the plains, one that followed the trail of the buffalo and had access to several large deposits of coal.  An exodus of homes, businesses and people to where the Town of Three Hills is today left little trace of the squat on the creek flats.  And a sense of relief as spring floods covered the valley floor and washed out bridges often.
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The Flat where the Golf Course now Resides
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Old Three Hills Outdoor Swimming Pool

Visit The Three Hills Aquatic Centre

Once an outdoor facility and wading pool, today's Aquatic Centre with water slide and Rob Naylor Splash Park features entertainment  all ages.

Visit The Trochu Museum

This museum highlights the incredible history of Trochu from the 1890's onwards. Similar to other towns who moved toward the rail lines, Trochu shifted its valley location (St. Anne's Ranch) to the present townsite.  Named for Armand Trochu, it's history reflects significant contributions by French settlers.

Visit Trochu Arboretum

See the beautiful gardens spring to fall or dazzling lights strung up in the winter.   Visit Dr. Hay's memorial pond that marks his significant contribution as a physician to the community. 

Visit St. Ann's Ranch 

Stay for a night or more at this Provincial Historic Site and have a sleepover with History. The mansion has been very well preserved and has over 30 antique furnished rooms. 
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Town of Carbon Before Railway

Visit The Carbon Farmer's Exchange Museum

Don't miss the "Carbon Murder Mysteries" enactment, available to all visitors.  Coal mining was king, and competition fierce.   Rich mining history expanded along the Kneehill valley with the coming of the CPR railline, a place where rich farming and ranching  continue today. 
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