Viking, Alberta
Viking (/ˈvaɪkɪŋ/) is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is at the intersection of Highway 14 (Poundmaker Trail) and Highway 36 (Veterans Memorial Highway), approximately 121 km (75 mi) east of Edmonton.
Viking | |
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Town | |
| Town of Viking | |
Main Street | |
Viking Location of Viking in Alberta | |
| Coordinates: 53°5′43″N 111°46′37″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 10 |
| Municipal district | Beaver County |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | 5 February 1909 |
| • Town | 10 November 1952 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | James Buttner |
| • Governing body | Viking Town Council |
| Area (2021) | |
| • Land | 3.45 km2 (1.33 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 691 m (2,267 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 986 |
| • Density | 285.9/km2 (740/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Postal code | |
| Area code(s) | +1-780, +1-587 |
| Highways | Highway 14 Highway 36 |
| Railway | Canadian National Railway |
| Waterway | Thomas Lake |
| Website | www |
The town also lends its name to the Viking Formation, an oil bearing stratigraphical unit.
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