Claresholm is the ideal location to soak in Southern Alberta history while also being able to branch out to numerous regional attractions from Waterton Lakes National Park to the south and the Calgary Stampede to the north. Be sure to start with the Claresholm & District Museum and Visitor Information Centre to explore their unique displays and get all the information you need to navigate the beauty and history of the area.
The water tower supplied the needs of Claresholm in the early days. Built in 1909 and completed in 1910, it used water pumped from Willow Creek to supply the requirements of the growing Town. The tower was originally black but repainted silver in the 1950s. A new water system made the tower obsolete in the 1980s, yet it still stands tall and proud as a beacon for those approaching the community. Historical reverence for the water tower played a large part in its inclusion in our Municipal Logo.
Claresholm Water Tower 1930's