Location

Regardless of the nature of a business, location and proximity are key to success and efficient operations.

The Town of Pincher Creek is located in the South West corner of Alberta and is easily accessed from all directions. This location places Pincher Creek in the enviable position of servicing two highways, along with year round tourist traffic from Waterton Lakes Park, Castle Mountain Ski Resort, and the Old Man River Dam.
These attractions are 30 minutes or less from Pincher Creek, and draw over 500,000 visitors per year. Combined with Pincher Creek’s 35,000 Trade Area residents, it is well situated to become the business hub of South Western Alberta.


Proximity

  • 211 km south of Calgary
  • 103 km west of Lethbridge
  • 221 km east of Cranbrook, BC
  • 369 km north of Great Falls, Montana

Trading Area

  • 35,000 residents within its 100 km Trading Area

Highway Infrastructure

  • The Crowsnest Highway #3 is the main highway running east and west
  • Nearby highways running north and south are #6, #22 and #2

Time Zone

  • Located in the Mountain Standard Time Zone

Upcoming Events

Public Notices

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Road Closure | Beverly McLachlin Dr | May 1-2
April 25, 2024
Beverly McLachlin Drive will be closed between Frederick Street and Adelaide Street from May 1 to May 2 to allow for the installation of a utility services.

Please use extreme caution when travelling near construction workers and obey all barricades and detours.
PRESS RELEASE – STAGE 1 WATER RESTRICTION IN EFFECT
April 24, 2024
April 24, 2024 - For immediate release – On Monday, April 22, 2024, Town Council passed the amended Water Utility Bylaw. Changes to the bylaw include the trigger points for enacting water restrictions in the Town of Pincher Creek. This update was requested by the province as part of the Town of Pincher Creek’s Drought Management Plan.
 
The Town of Pincher Creek has moved from Stage 2 Water Restriction to Stage 1 Voluntary Water Conservation effective April 24, 2024 based on the Water Utility Bylaw 1631-24 revisions of April 22, 2024.
NOTICE OF DISPOSITION OF LAND FOR LESS THAN MARKET VALUE
April 17, 2024
Council for the Town of Pincher Creek has accepted an offer from Link Builders for the purchase of 656 Charlotte Street, 655 Main Street, and 659 Maint Street for a total of $50,000.
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