Cardston Alberta Temple

DedicatedReference record

Announced: June 27, 1913
Groundbreaking: July 27, 1913
Dedicated: August 26, 1923
Rededicated: June 22, 1991

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Overview

Cardston Alberta Temple is in Cardston, Alberta, Canada. It was announced on June 27, 1913. Ground was broken on July 27, 1913. It was dedicated on August 26, 1923 by Heber J. Grant.

Reference record. This page shows the verified milestones and measurements currently in our research dataset.

Timeline

June 27, 1913Announced
July 27, 1913GroundbreakingDaniel Kent Greene
July 27, 1913Site dedicatedBy Joseph F. Smith
August 26, 1923DedicatedBy Heber J. Grant
July 2, 1962RededicatedBy Gordon B. Hinckley
June 6, 1991 – June 15, 1991Public open house
June 22, 1991RededicatedBy Gordon B. Hinckley

8 scheduled maintenance closures are recorded between 2025 and 2026. Closure schedules change; confirm on the official site before visiting.

Notable facts

NoteGovernment heritage record describes white granite cladding, roughly octagonal massing, a pyramidal roof, and architects Hyrum Pope and Harold Burton.
Historic distinctionFirst temple built outside the United States.
HeritageNational Historic Site of Canada designated 1992-11-06.

Architecture & details

Elevation above sea level	3,780 feet
Height	85 feet
Order of dedication	6th temple dedicated
Ordinance rooms	1 baptistry · 4 instruction · 5 sealing
Site area	10 acres
Floor area	88,562 square feet

Facilities (as of October 22, 2026; these change): Distribution center · Temple clothing rental