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The scientific and naturalist communities spend a great deal of time studying the extensive wild life including |
The scientific and naturalist communities spend a great deal of time studying the extensive wild life including Big horn sheep, Grizzly bears, Moose, Elk, and all mountain species in abundance. |
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The fall hunting season provides multiple opportunities |
The fall hunting season provides multiple opportunities |
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Revision as of 05:20, 23 October 2008
Hamlet of Cadomin | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Census division | No. 14 |
| Municipality | Yellowhead County |
| Government | |
| • Type | Unincorporated |
| • Governing body | Yellowhead County Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.14 km2 (0.44 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,520 m (4,990 ft) |
| Population (2006)[1] | |
| • Total | 64 |
| • Density | 56/km2 (150/sq mi) |
| • Dwellings | 114 |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Cadomin (/ˈkædəmɪn/) is a hamlet in the western foothills of Alberta, Canada.
It is located along the McLeod River, Template:Km to mi south of Hinton, near the Bighorn Highway, in Yellowhead County. A spur of the Canadian National Railway crosses the settlement.[2]
The hamlet is located in census division No. 14 and in the riding of Yellowhead. It is administered by Yellowhead County.[3]
History
Cadomin's name is an acronym for 'Canadian Dominion Mining'.[4]
Cadomin was one of many towns in the Alberta Coal Branch that thrived from the 1920s to the 1950s. During the early 1930s, Cadomin's population peaked at 1,800.[5] Other Coal Branch towns included Mountain Park, Luscar, Mercoal, and further to the east, Robb, Embarras, Coalspur, Coal Valley, Lovett, and Foothills.[6]
Cadomin Quarry, operated by the Lehigh Cement Company (formerly Inland Cement), continues to employ a small number of local residents.[7]
Demographics
In 2006, the community had a total population of 64 living in 114 dwellings.[1] With a land area of Template:Km2 to mi2, it has a population density of Template:Pop density km2 to mi2.
Attractions
Cadomin Cave, several kilometres to the south, attracts a number of tourists during the summer months, although it remains undeveloped.
See also
There are extensive trails for horse back, all terrain vehicles and dirt biking. Mountain biking is becoming increasingly popular as well.
The scientific and naturalist communities spend a great deal of time studying the extensive wild life including Big horn sheep, Grizzly bears, Moose, Elk, and all mountain species in abundance.
The fall hunting season provides multiple opportunities
References
- ^ a b c Industry Canada/Web Achieve (2006). "Cadomin - Community demograhics". Retrieved 2008-06-27.
- ^ Atlas of Alberta Railways. The Coal Branch
- ^ Alberta Municipal Affairs. "Yellowhead County - Municipal district Profile". Retrieved 2008-06-27.
- ^ Alberta Speleological Society. Cadomin Cave
- ^ Ghost Towns. Cadomin
- ^ When Coal Was King: Coal Mining in Western Canada
- ^ Alberta Source. Rockies, Coal Branch and Nordegg: Overview
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