Upper Athabasca Region

	Upper Athabasca Region The Upper Athabasca Region is a land-use framework region in northern Alberta, Canada. One of seven in the province, each is intended to develop and implement a regional plan, complementing the planning efforts of member municipalities in order to coordinate future growth. Corresponding roughly to major watersheds while following municipal boundaries, these regions are managed by Alberta Environment and Parks. Communities The following municipalities are contained in the Upper Athabasca Region. ;Towns * Athabasca * Barrhead * Edson * High Prairie * Hinton * Mayerthorpe * Onoway * Slave Lake * Swan Hills * Westlock * Whitecourt ;Villages * Alberta Beach * Boyle * Clyde ; Summer villages * Birch Cove * Bondiss * Castle Island * Island Lake * Island Lake South * Larkspur * Mewatha Beach * Nakamun Park * Ross Haven * Sandy Beach * Silver Sands * South Baptiste * South View * Sunrise Beach * Sunset Beach * Sunset Point * Val Quentin * West Baptiste * West Cove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Land-use Framework Regions Of Alberta Land-use framework regions are a scheme of organizing local governments adopted by the Canadian province of Alberta. Numbering seven in total, each land-use region is named for, and roughly follows the boundary of, a major watershed. Managed by Alberta Environment and Parks, the stated aims of the program are to create a venue for regionwide planning and cooperation, promoting sustainable use of public and private lands. Every region is intended to develop and enact its own comprehensive regional land-use plan, guiding future development within its territory. However, as of 2019, approved plans have only been submitted from two of the seven regions. History Land-use planning has been practiced in various forms by the Alberta government for more than a century. In 1948, the Manning government divided the province into a 'green' and 'white' area. The 'Green Area', comprising 61% of Alberta's landmass and mostly owned by the provincial government, was to be managed for forest prod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Alberta Beach Alberta Beach is a village in central Alberta, Canada, west of Edmonton. It is located on the southeast shore of Lac Ste. Anne, approximately west of Highway 43 and north of Highway 633. Alberta Beach's economy it is centred on tourism and recreation. The village is the site of the Lac Ste. Anne Pilgrimage, an event having key significance to Aboriginal people, including Cree, Dene, Blackfoot and Métis Roman Catholics. It is also notable as being one of Edmonton, Alberta's main cottage weekend retreats. Alberta Beach is the only urban municipality (city, town, village, and summer village) in Alberta that does not include its municipal status in its official legal name. Its official name is simply ''Alberta Beach'' instead of ''Village of Alberta Beach'' like the convention used by other urban municipalities. Alberta Beach changed from this convention at the time it changed its municipal status from summer village to village on January 1, 1999. History In 1912 the Canad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Sandy Beach, Alberta Sandy Beach is a summer village in Alberta, Canada. It is located on Sandy Lake, northwest from Edmonton along Highway 642. Demographics In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Sandy Beach had a population of 278 living in 139 of its 258 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 278. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021. In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Sandy Beach had a population of 278 living in 126 of its 264 total private dwellings, a change from its 2011 population of 223. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2016. See also List of communities in Alberta List of summer villages in Alberta List of resort villages in Saskatchewan A resort village is a type of incorporated List of communities in Saskatchewan#Urban municipalities, urban municipality in the Provinces and territories of Canada, Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Ross Haven, Alberta Ross Haven is a summer village in Alberta, Canada. It is located on the northern shore of Lac Ste. Anne, south of Highway 43. Demographics In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Ross Haven had a population of 126 living in 60 of its 212 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 160. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021. In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Ross Haven had a population of 160 living in 64 of its 215 total private dwellings, a change from its 2011 population of 137. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2016. See also List of communities in Alberta List of summer villages in Alberta List of resort villages in Saskatchewan A resort village is a type of incorporated List of communities in Saskatchewan#Urban municipalities, urban municipality in the Provinces and territories of Canada, Canad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Nakamun Park, Alberta Nakamun Park is a summer village in Alberta, Canada. It is located on the southern shore of Nakamun Lake, west of Highway 33 and north of Onoway. Demographics In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Nakamun Park had a population of 78 living in 39 of its 151 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 96. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021. In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Nakamun Park had a population of 96 living in 45 of its 148 total private dwellings, a change from its 2011 population of 36. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2016. See also List of communities in Alberta List of summer villages in Alberta List of resort villages in Saskatchewan A resort village is a type of incorporated List of communities in Saskatchewan#Urban municipalities, urban municipality in the Provinces and territori ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Mewatha Beach, Alberta Mewatha Beach is a summer village in Alberta, Canada. It is located on the western shore of Skeleton Lake, east of Boyle. Demographics In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Mewatha Beach had a population of 103 living in 57 of its 177 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 90. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021. In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Mewatha Beach had a population of 90 living in 48 of its 177 total private dwellings, a change from its 2011 population of 79. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2016. See also List of communities in Alberta List of summer villages in Alberta List of resort villages in Saskatchewan A resort village is a type of incorporated List of communities in Saskatchewan#Urban municipalities, urban municipality in the Provinces and territories of Canada, Canadian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Larkspur, Alberta Larkspur is a summer village in Alberta, Canada. It is located north of Westlock and south of Athabasca, east of Highway 44 and west of Highway 2. Demographics In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Larkspur had a population of 53 living in 25 of its 78 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 44. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021. In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Larkspur had a population of 44 living in 23 of its 89 total private dwellings, a change from its 2011 population of 38. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2016. See also List of communities in Alberta List of summer villages in Alberta List of resort villages in Saskatchewan A resort village is a type of incorporated List of communities in Saskatchewan#Urban municipalities, urban municipality in the Provinces and territories of Can ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Island Lake South, Alberta Island Lake South is a summer village in Alberta, Canada. It is located on the southern shore of Island Lake, along Highway 2, northwest of Athabasca. Demographics In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Island Lake had a population of 174 living in 80 of its 219 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 228. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021. In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Island Lake South had a population of 61 living in 30 of its 74 total private dwellings, a change from its 2011 population of 72. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2016. See also List of communities in Alberta List of summer villages in Alberta List of resort villages in Saskatchewan A resort village is a type of incorporated List of communities in Saskatchewan#Urban municipalities, urban municipality in the Provinces an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Island Lake, Alberta Island Lake is a summer village in Alberta, Canada. It is located on the western shore of Island Lake, along Highway 2, northwest of Athabasca. Demographics In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Island Lake South had a population of 81 living in 42 of its 85 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 61. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021. In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Island Lake had a population of 228 living in 96 of its 263 total private dwellings, a change from its 2011 population of 243. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2016. See also List of communities in Alberta The province of Alberta, Canada, is divided into ten types of Local government in Canada, local governments – urban municipalities (including List of cities in Alberta, cities, List of towns in Alberta, towns, List of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Castle Island, Alberta Castle Island is a summer village in Alberta, Canada. It is located on a small island on Lac Ste. Anne (Alberta), Lac Ste. Anne, close to the mouth of the Sturgeon River (Alberta), Sturgeon River. History Originally known as "Constance Island", this island was the site chosen by Indian Agent, Charles de Caze, for an impressive summer home. The island later became known as "Castle Island". Demographics In the 2021 Canadian census, 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Castle Island had a population of 15 living in 9 of its 18 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 10. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021. In the Canada 2016 Census, 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Castle Island had a population of 10 living in 7 of its 19 total private dwellings, a change from its 2011 population of 19. With a land area of , it had a population density ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bondiss, Alberta Bondiss is a summer village in Alberta, Canada. It is located at the eastern tip of Skeleton Lake, between Boyle and Lac La Biche. Demographics In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Bondiss had a population of 124 living in 70 of its 177 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 110. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021. In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Bondiss had a population of 110 living in 56 of its 195 total private dwellings, a change from its 2011 population of 106. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2016. See also List of communities in Alberta List of summer villages in Alberta List of resort villages in Saskatchewan A resort village is a type of incorporated List of communities in Saskatchewan#Urban municipalities, urban municipality in the Provinces and territories of Canada, Canadia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Birch Cove, Alberta Birch Cove is a summer village in Alberta, Canada. It is located between Alberta Highway 33, Highway 33 and Lac la Nonne, northwest of Edmonton. Demographics In the 2021 Canadian census, 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Birch Cove had a population of 67 living in 27 of its 61 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 45. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021. In the Canada 2016 Census, 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Birch Cove had a population of 45 living in 20 of its 74 total private dwellings, which represents no change from its 2011 population of 45. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2016. See also List of communities in Alberta List of summer villages in Alberta List of resort villages in Saskatchewan References External links 1988 establishments in Alberta Lac Ste. Anne County Summer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

	Upper Athabasca Region The Upper Athabasca Region is a land-use framework region in northern Alberta, Canada. One of seven in the province, each is intended to develop and implement a regional plan, complementing the planning efforts of member municipalities in order to coordinate future growth. Corresponding roughly to major watersheds while following municipal boundaries, these regions are managed by Alberta Environment and Parks. Communities The following municipalities are contained in the Upper Athabasca Region. ;Towns * Athabasca * Barrhead * Edson * High Prairie * Hinton * Mayerthorpe * Onoway * Slave Lake * Swan Hills * Westlock * Whitecourt ;Villages * Alberta Beach * Boyle * Clyde ; Summer villages * Birch Cove * Bondiss * Castle Island * Island Lake * Island Lake South * Larkspur * Mewatha Beach * Nakamun Park * Ross Haven * Sandy Beach * Silver Sands * South Baptiste * South View * Sunrise Beach * Sunset Beach * Sunset Point * Val Quentin * West Baptiste * West Cove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Land-use Framework Regions Of Alberta Land-use framework regions are a scheme of organizing local governments adopted by the Canadian province of Alberta. Numbering seven in total, each land-use region is named for, and roughly follows the boundary of, a major watershed. Managed by Alberta Environment and Parks, the stated aims of the program are to create a venue for regionwide planning and cooperation, promoting sustainable use of public and private lands. Every region is intended to develop and enact its own comprehensive regional land-use plan, guiding future development within its territory. However, as of 2019, approved plans have only been submitted from two of the seven regions. History Land-use planning has been practiced in various forms by the Alberta government for more than a century. In 1948, the Manning government divided the province into a 'green' and 'white' area. The 'Green Area', comprising 61% of Alberta's landmass and mostly owned by the provincial government, was to be managed for forest prod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Alberta Beach Alberta Beach is a village in central Alberta, Canada, west of Edmonton. It is located on the southeast shore of Lac Ste. Anne, approximately west of Highway 43 and north of Highway 633. Alberta Beach's economy it is centred on tourism and recreation. The village is the site of the Lac Ste. Anne Pilgrimage, an event having key significance to Aboriginal people, including Cree, Dene, Blackfoot and Métis Roman Catholics. It is also notable as being one of Edmonton, Alberta's main cottage weekend retreats. Alberta Beach is the only urban municipality (city, town, village, and summer village) in Alberta that does not include its municipal status in its official legal name. Its official name is simply ''Alberta Beach'' instead of ''Village of Alberta Beach'' like the convention used by other urban municipalities. Alberta Beach changed from this convention at the time it changed its municipal status from summer village to village on January 1, 1999. History In 1912 the Canad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Sandy Beach, Alberta Sandy Beach is a summer village in Alberta, Canada. It is located on Sandy Lake, northwest from Edmonton along Highway 642. Demographics In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Sandy Beach had a population of 278 living in 139 of its 258 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 278. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021. In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Sandy Beach had a population of 278 living in 126 of its 264 total private dwellings, a change from its 2011 population of 223. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2016. See also List of communities in Alberta List of summer villages in Alberta List of resort villages in Saskatchewan A resort village is a type of incorporated List of communities in Saskatchewan#Urban municipalities, urban municipality in the Provinces and territories of Canada, Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Ross Haven, Alberta Ross Haven is a summer village in Alberta, Canada. It is located on the northern shore of Lac Ste. Anne, south of Highway 43. Demographics In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Ross Haven had a population of 126 living in 60 of its 212 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 160. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021. In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Ross Haven had a population of 160 living in 64 of its 215 total private dwellings, a change from its 2011 population of 137. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2016. See also List of communities in Alberta List of summer villages in Alberta List of resort villages in Saskatchewan A resort village is a type of incorporated List of communities in Saskatchewan#Urban municipalities, urban municipality in the Provinces and territories of Canada, Canad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Nakamun Park, Alberta Nakamun Park is a summer village in Alberta, Canada. It is located on the southern shore of Nakamun Lake, west of Highway 33 and north of Onoway. Demographics In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Nakamun Park had a population of 78 living in 39 of its 151 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 96. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021. In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Nakamun Park had a population of 96 living in 45 of its 148 total private dwellings, a change from its 2011 population of 36. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2016. See also List of communities in Alberta List of summer villages in Alberta List of resort villages in Saskatchewan A resort village is a type of incorporated List of communities in Saskatchewan#Urban municipalities, urban municipality in the Provinces and territori ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Mewatha Beach, Alberta Mewatha Beach is a summer village in Alberta, Canada. It is located on the western shore of Skeleton Lake, east of Boyle. Demographics In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Mewatha Beach had a population of 103 living in 57 of its 177 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 90. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021. In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Mewatha Beach had a population of 90 living in 48 of its 177 total private dwellings, a change from its 2011 population of 79. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2016. See also List of communities in Alberta List of summer villages in Alberta List of resort villages in Saskatchewan A resort village is a type of incorporated List of communities in Saskatchewan#Urban municipalities, urban municipality in the Provinces and territories of Canada, Canadian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Larkspur, Alberta Larkspur is a summer village in Alberta, Canada. It is located north of Westlock and south of Athabasca, east of Highway 44 and west of Highway 2. Demographics In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Larkspur had a population of 53 living in 25 of its 78 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 44. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021. In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Larkspur had a population of 44 living in 23 of its 89 total private dwellings, a change from its 2011 population of 38. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2016. See also List of communities in Alberta List of summer villages in Alberta List of resort villages in Saskatchewan A resort village is a type of incorporated List of communities in Saskatchewan#Urban municipalities, urban municipality in the Provinces and territories of Can ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Island Lake South, Alberta Island Lake South is a summer village in Alberta, Canada. It is located on the southern shore of Island Lake, along Highway 2, northwest of Athabasca. Demographics In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Island Lake had a population of 174 living in 80 of its 219 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 228. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021. In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Island Lake South had a population of 61 living in 30 of its 74 total private dwellings, a change from its 2011 population of 72. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2016. See also List of communities in Alberta List of summer villages in Alberta List of resort villages in Saskatchewan A resort village is a type of incorporated List of communities in Saskatchewan#Urban municipalities, urban municipality in the Provinces an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Island Lake, Alberta Island Lake is a summer village in Alberta, Canada. It is located on the western shore of Island Lake, along Highway 2, northwest of Athabasca. Demographics In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Island Lake South had a population of 81 living in 42 of its 85 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 61. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021. In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Island Lake had a population of 228 living in 96 of its 263 total private dwellings, a change from its 2011 population of 243. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2016. See also List of communities in Alberta The province of Alberta, Canada, is divided into ten types of Local government in Canada, local governments – urban municipalities (including List of cities in Alberta, cities, List of towns in Alberta, towns, List of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Castle Island, Alberta Castle Island is a summer village in Alberta, Canada. It is located on a small island on Lac Ste. Anne (Alberta), Lac Ste. Anne, close to the mouth of the Sturgeon River (Alberta), Sturgeon River. History Originally known as "Constance Island", this island was the site chosen by Indian Agent, Charles de Caze, for an impressive summer home. The island later became known as "Castle Island". Demographics In the 2021 Canadian census, 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Castle Island had a population of 15 living in 9 of its 18 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 10. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021. In the Canada 2016 Census, 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Castle Island had a population of 10 living in 7 of its 19 total private dwellings, a change from its 2011 population of 19. With a land area of , it had a population density ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bondiss, Alberta Bondiss is a summer village in Alberta, Canada. It is located at the eastern tip of Skeleton Lake, between Boyle and Lac La Biche. Demographics In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Bondiss had a population of 124 living in 70 of its 177 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 110. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021. In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Bondiss had a population of 110 living in 56 of its 195 total private dwellings, a change from its 2011 population of 106. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2016. See also List of communities in Alberta List of summer villages in Alberta List of resort villages in Saskatchewan A resort village is a type of incorporated List of communities in Saskatchewan#Urban municipalities, urban municipality in the Provinces and territories of Canada, Canadia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Birch Cove, Alberta Birch Cove is a summer village in Alberta, Canada. It is located between Alberta Highway 33, Highway 33 and Lac la Nonne, northwest of Edmonton. Demographics In the 2021 Canadian census, 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Birch Cove had a population of 67 living in 27 of its 61 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 45. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021. In the Canada 2016 Census, 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Birch Cove had a population of 45 living in 20 of its 74 total private dwellings, which represents no change from its 2011 population of 45. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2016. See also List of communities in Alberta List of summer villages in Alberta List of resort villages in Saskatchewan References External links 1988 establishments in Alberta Lac Ste. Anne County Summer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]