Cardston Alberta Temple

Cardston Alberta Temple
Number	6
Dedication	August 26, 1923, by Heber J. Grant
Site	10 acres (4.0 ha)
Floor area	88,562 sq ft (8,227.7 m2)
Height	85 ft (26 m)
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Church chronology
← Laie Hawaii Temple Cardston Alberta Temple → Mesa Arizona Temple
Additional information
Announced	June 27, 1913, by Joseph F. Smith
Groundbreaking	November 13, 1913, by Daniel Kent Greene
Open house	Tours offered, 1920–23 June 6–15, 1991 (after renovation)
Rededicated	July 2, 1962, by Hugh B. Brown June 22, 1991, by Gordon B. Hinckley
Current president	F. Brent Thomas[1]
Designed by	Hyrum Pope and Harold W. Burton
Location	Cardston, Alberta, Canada
Geographic coordinates	49°11′52.23840″N 113°18′32.50800″W / 49.1978440000°N 113.3090300000°W / 49.1978440000; -113.3090300000
Exterior finish	White granite
Baptistries	1
Ordinance rooms	4 (four-stage progressive)
Sealing rooms	5
Clothing rental	Yes
Visitors' center	Yes
Notes	An addition was completed in 1962 and was dedicated on July 2, 1962 by Hugh B. Brown.
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The Cardston Alberta Temple (formerly the Alberta Temple) is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cardston, Alberta. It was the eighth temple constructed and is the sixth still in operation. The intent to build the temple was announced on October 12, 1912, by church president Joseph F. Smith, during the church's general conference. It was both the first temple built in Canada and outside the United States. There are four temples in the province of Alberta and ten operated by the church in Canada.

The temple's distinctive cross shape, one of two such temples built in this style (the other being the Laie Hawaii Temple), and absence of spires are distinctive characteristics of the structure. The temple was crafted by Harold W. Burton and Hyrum Pope, drawing inspiration from American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Their design was unique in use of geometric decorative elements, and with integration of the surrounding natural environment. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on November 9, 1913.