Since 1962, Rowley has been helping support drapery and upholstery workrooms, installers and designers by providing the tools, supplies, education, and technical expertise that they need to. The little village just south of Drumheller is still home to 12 people. It’s true that is a far cry from the 500 people who called Rowley home in the 1920s, but current residents like to call it a “historical village”. In the mid-1970s, Rowley, which had once boasted a population of about 500 in the 1920s, was a beat-up dying community, with rows of empty houses and businesses, and inhabited by only a few dozen.

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Rowley is an amazing ghost town with an undying spirit! It is also a must to visit when travelling through the Canadian Badlands. Sep 10, 2024 · Take the slight detour off of Hwy 56 to visit Rowley, Alberta's famous ghost town. Don't miss pizza night, free camping, and the guided tour! Jun 22, 2019 · A ghost town filled with secrets, creepy mannequins, cats and buildings straight out of the wild west.the tiny hamlet of Rowley, Alberta has it all! More than your average ghost town, Rowley. Oct 1, 2025 · While Rowley was once a populated town of Alberta, it is now more of a monument to the old town of Rowley. This ghost town is often filled with supporters at the monthly pizza nights and. The highlight of the community’s new fame came in 1988 when a cinema production team used Rowley as the set for the hit Canadian movie, “Bye, Bye Blues”.

The highlight of the community’s new fame came in 1988 when a cinema production team used Rowley as the set for the hit Canadian movie, “Bye, Bye Blues”.