Ardrossan, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ardrossan
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Hamlet
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 Ardrossan
Location in Strathcona County
Ardrossan
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Edmonton Metropolitan Region |
| Specialized municipality | Strathcona County |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
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| • Land | 2.5 km2 (1.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 708 m (2,323 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 898 |
| • Density | 358.7/km2 (929/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
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T8G
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| Area codes | 780, 587, 825 |
| Highways | Highway 824 and Highway 69 |
| Website | Strathcona County |
Ardrossan is a small community, often called a hamlet, located in Alberta, Canada. It's part of Strathcona County and sits about 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) east of Sherwood Park. The name Ardrossan comes from a town in Scotland.
Ardrossan is found just east of Sherwood Park. You can find it south of the Yellowhead Highway on a road called Range Road 222. Another way to get there is by using Township Road 530, which comes from Sherwood Park.
Ardrossan is known for its big recreation complex. This complex offers many ways for people to stay active and have fun.
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Population of Ardrossan
How Many People Live in Ardrossan?
Every few years, a count of people, called a census, helps us know how many people live in Ardrossan. In 2022, the local census by Strathcona County counted 919 people living there. This was a good increase from 532 people counted in 2018.
The national census in 2021, done by Statistics Canada, showed 898 people living in Ardrossan. This means the community is growing!
Schools in Ardrossan
Learning and Sports Facilities
Ardrossan has three schools for students.
- Ardrossan Elementary School
- Ardrossan Junior Senior High School
- Holy Redeemer Catholic School
Both Ardrossan Elementary and Ardrossan Junior Senior High are run by Elk Island Public Schools. Holy Redeemer Catholic School is part of Elk Island Catholic Schools.
The junior/senior high school is also home to the Ardrossan Community Theatre. The sports fields around the schools have been updated recently. They now have new baseball diamonds, soccer fields, football fields, and a tennis court. This makes it a great place for sports and activities!
