Elk Point, Alberta
Elk Point is a town located in Eastern Alberta, Canada. It is located on Highway 41.
Elk Point | |
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Town | |
| Town of Elk Point | |
Elk Point Location of Elk Point in Alberta | |
| Coordinates: 53°53′48″N 110°53′50″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | 12 |
| Municipal district | County of St. Paul No. 19 |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | May 31, 1938 |
| • Town | January 1, 1962 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Tung, Parrish |
| • Governing body | Elk Point Town Council |
| Area (2021) | |
| • Land | 4.91 km2 (1.90 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 598 m (1,962 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 1,399 |
| • Density | 284.7/km2 (737/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Postal code span | |
| Area code | +1-780 |
| Highways | Highway 41 Highway 646 |
| Waterway | North Saskatchewan River |
| Website | Official website |
A number of oil related businesses have located in Elk Point. Agriculture is also important in the Elk Point area.
Elk Point is located on the North Saskatchewan River which was a fur trade route. Both the Hudson's Bay Company and the North West Company had posts on the river near Elk Point. Alberta Culture has built an interpretive centre near the remains of Fort George and Buckingham House.
There is a large carved statue of Peter Fidler (a figure from fur trade days) near Elk Point and a mural of Elk Point history near the town centre. The Iron Horse Trail, a rail trail, is nearby. Elk Point was a fur trading post in the fur trade days.
Elk Point celebrated its centennial on June 30 and July 1, 2007.