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1 Maggie’s Diner Heartland (SE1-4, 2007-present)

2 Whistle Stop CafeKevin Costner ate here while filming Open Range c. 2003

3 Golden national RestaurantJackie Chan ate here while film-ing Shanghai Noon c. 2000

4 Museum of the HighwoodSuperman III (1978), Calgary Stampede, Chip of the Flying U, Northwest Stampede, Medicine River, Silver Streak.

5 Wales Theatre Ron Clarke Story (2006)

6 CiBCSuperman III (1978), Ron Clarke Story (2006)

7 Spitzee SchoolSuperman III (1978)

8 Highwood CemeteryCarolina Moon (2007), Moondance Alexander

9 Wallace HouseCarolina Moon (2007)

10 Robertson HouseSuperman III (1978)

11 Senator Riley Middle SchoolCaitlin’s Way (2000)

12 River Roadhouse Bar & GrilleHeartland (SE1)

13 TD Bank Heartland (SE2-3)

14 Vespucci’sHeartland (SE5), Carolina Moon (2007), Dead Bang (1989)

15 Evelyn’s Memory Lane CafeCaitlin’s Way (2000)

16 High River Rodeo GroundsGoldenrod(1976), Heartland(SE5)

17 High River Men’s ClubMedicine River (1993)

18 St Benedict’s ChurchCaitlin’s Way (2000)

19 Fourth avenue StreetscapeHeartland cattle drive (SE4)

21 Highwood High SchoolHeartland (SE2)

22 High River MotelHeartland (SE2)

23 George Lane ParkHeartland (SE3-4)

24 Gitters PubHeartland (SE3), Year-round world-class live entertainment

25 UFaHeartland (SE3)

26 Western Financial GroupHeartland (SE4)

27 Spitzee Post Bar & GrillHeartland (SE4-5)

28 High River Veterinary ClinicHeartland (SE4)

29 Mel’s MusicHeartland (SE5)

30 South Fork DinerHeartland (SE5)

31 Happy Trails Pathway

32 Carlson’s on MacleodA year-round hotspot for world-class live entertainment

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1 WO MitchellFamous Canadian author best known for his 1947 novel, Who Has Seen The Wind.

2 Guy Weadick & Flores LaDueFounder of the Calgary Stampede.

3 Charles ClarkFormer Prime Minister Joe Clark’s father.

4 George LaneOne of the “Big Four” original financiers of the Calgary Stampede.

For guided tours of the cemetery or to learn more about High River’s history, please visit the Museum of the Highwood in-person or online at www.museumofthehighwood.com

Please note that many of these locations are private property and should not be entered without the owner’s permission.

Famous People & Places of High River