Collingwood Cove
Collingwood Cove | |
|---|---|
Hamlet | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Edmonton Region |
| Census division | 11 |
| Specialized municipality | Strathcona County |
| Settled | 1950 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Unincorporated |
| • Mayor | Rod Frank |
| • Governing body | Strathcona County Council
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| Area (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 2.53 km2 (0.98 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 740 m (2,430 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 331 |
| • Dwellings | 133 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Postal code span | |
| Area code | +1-780 |
| Website | Strathcona County |
Collingwood Cove is a hamlet in Alberta, Canada within Strathcona County.[2] It is located at the terminus of Highway 629, approximately 17 kilometres (11 mi) southeast of Sherwood Park.
Commonly referred to as The Cove, Collingwood Cove started growing in the early 1950s as a popular summer lakeside resort. It was popular due to its proximity to Edmonton and its location on Cooking Lake, which was, at that time, one of the best lakes for recreational activities in the region.
Since 1990, there have been several new developments in the hamlet, such as new homes, a modern playground with basketball hoops and a seasonal ice surface. There has also been an active community association that hosts Canada Day celebrations, sleigh rides, skating parties and regular nature walks for the children.[3]
Demographics
As a designated place in the 2011 Census, Collingwood Cove had a population of 331 living in 126 of its 133 total dwellings, a -4.1% change from its 2006 population of 345. With a land area of 2.53 km2 (0.98 sq mi), it had a population density of 130.8/km2 (338.8/sq mi) in 2011.[1]
The population of Collingwood Cove according to Strathcona County's 2009 municipal census is 331.[4]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and designated places, 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. 2012-02-08. Retrieved 2012-04-06.
- ^ Alberta Municipal Affairs (2010-04-01). "Specialized and Rural Municipalities and Their Communities" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-07-04.
- ^ Collingwood Cove
- ^ "2009 Municipal Census Report" (PDF). Strathcona County. Retrieved 2011-01-20.
