McAlister Motors Museum

McAlister Motors Museum in Big Valley showcases vintage autos, tractors and artifacts, giving visitors a glimpse into small-town Alberta’s motoring past. Housed on historic Railway Avenue, the museum sits on land purchased by Bert McAlister in 1932, when he moved the former Fraser's Men's Wear Shop building from Main Street to create a working garage and Ford dealership. Visitors can explore the collection of vintage vehicles and equipment while imagining the early days of automotive life in this Central Prairies community. Over the decades, the building continued to serve the town as a garage and later as a base for a trucking firm, adding layers of local history to the experience. Travellers interested in heritage, machinery and everyday prairie stories will find an authentic look at how transportation helped shape Big Valley.