Beaverlodge


Beaverlodge is a town in northern Alberta, Canada. It is located on Highway 43, west of Grande Prairie and east of the British Columbia border.

History

The town was named for the Beaverlodge River, which was known as Uz-i-pa by members of the Beaver First Nation. The first European-Canadian settlers arrived in 1909.

Geography

Climate

Beaverlodge experiences a subarctic climate that borders on a humid continental climate.

Demographics

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Beaverlodge recorded a population of 2,465 living in 953 of its 1,024 total private dwellings, a change from its 2011 population of 2,365. With a land area of, it had a population density of in 2016.
In the 2011 Census, the Town of Beaverlodge had a population of 2,365 living in 892 of its 981 total dwellings, a 4.5% change from its 2006 population of 2,264. With a land area of, it had a population density of in 2011.

Attractions

In 2004, a Giant Beaver statue was unveiled in the town's park, which can be seen from Highway 43.

Sports

The town is the home of the Beaverlodge Blades, a hockey team in the North West Junior Hockey League. The team plays out of the Beaverlodge Arena and was established in 2000.

Amenities

The town has an arena, a public library, an indoor swimming pool and play parks.

Education

There is an elementary school, grade K-6, Junior High students are bused to Hythe for grades 7–9, St. Mary's Catholic School is available for students attending grades 1–9. The high school, Beaverlodge Regional High School, is attended by students from Wembley, Valhalla, Hythe, Horse Lakes No. 152B, Kelly Lake, Elmworth and St. Mary's in addition to the local Beaverlodge students.

Notable people