Didsbury’s historic downtown has landed on a list of the best in the Prairies, according to WorldAtlas.
The website writes: “Didsbury's downtown and its well-preserved brick buildings, including its Red Brick School, are the result of early 20th-century bylaws that were put in place to prevent fires.”
It adds that “a walk in this town is a treat in itself, but especially enjoyable around 20 Avenue. There, you can visit the Didsbury & District Museum, housed in a beautifully preserved old schoolhouse where fascinating exhibits await. Conveniently located near Kinsmen Park, it is the perfect spot to explore history and then relax in a peaceful setting. If you continue heading west, you might come across Blue Door Concerts, where you can enjoy live music after enjoying a meal at The Caddy Shack.”
The town, just north of Airdrie, was listed alongside Steinbach, Nanton, Morden, Strathmore, Winkler, Lacombe and Selkirk.
On its About page, WorldAtlas says it “was launched all the way back in 1994 (back when there were only about 2700 websites on the internet) as the passion project of cartographer John Moen and his wife Chris Woolwine-Moen.”
It continues: “Today, WorldAtlas is one of the largest publishing resources in geography and other topics it covers, including sociology, demography, environment, economics, politics, and travel. In 2019 alone, WorldAtlas has served over 165 million readers from around the world.”
The site states it is “driven by a passionate and diverse editorial and development team that is committed to: Provide engaging and accessible content that is both educational and factually accurate. Present reputable facts about our world that are from well-researched and trusted sources. Provide a resource for educators and students across the world by hosting a wide database of maps and tables which complement lesson plans. Provide a secure and enjoyable web browsing experience.”
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