The first grain elevator in the Town of Nanton was built in 1905 by the Nanton Grain & Lumber Co. Over the years, the town expanded its grain storage capacity, eventually boasting a total of seven elevators lined up in a row. Today, only three of these historic elevators remain standing. These surviving structures, constructed in 1927 and 1929, are the last of the original seven and serve as a lasting tribute to Nanton's rich agricultural heritage.
The Elevator that stands before you built in 1929 is the Pioneer Building, this big red giant ceased operation in 2001 when the CPR line was retired. In early 2001, the community of Nanton learned that the town's three remaining grain elevators were slated for demolition. Determined to preserve a piece of their history, community members rallied under the cry, "Save One." By April 2002, their efforts led to the formation of the "Nanton and District Grain Elevator Historical and Cultural Society."
The Nanton Grain Elevators ( Canadian Grain Elevator Discovery Centre) are open for Tours by Donation during the Summer Thursday to Monday 10 am to 4 pm