Beaverlodge facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Beaverlodge
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Town
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Highway 43 passing through Beaverlodge
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Town boundaries
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 Beaverlodge
Location in Alberta
Beaverlodge
Location in County of Grande Prairie
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Planning region | Upper Peace |
| Municipal district | County of Grande Prairie No. 1 |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | July 31, 1929 |
| • Town | January 24, 1956 |
| Area
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| • Land | 5.38 km2 (2.08 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 730 m (2,400 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,271 |
| • Density | 421.9/km2 (1,093/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Highways | Highway 43 |
| Waterways | Beaverlodge River |
Beaverlodge is a town in northern Alberta, Canada. It is located on Highway 43. The town is about 43 kilometers (27 miles) west of Grande Prairie. It is also 48 kilometers (30 miles) east of the British Columbia border.
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Discovering Beaverlodge's Past
The town of Beaverlodge got its name from the Beaverlodge River. The Beaver First Nation people called this river Uz-i-pa, which means "temporary lodge." The first European-Canadian settlers arrived here in 1909.
The Old Radar Station
In 1953, a special Canadian Forces Station was built near the town. This was a radar station that watched for aircraft. It was part of NORAD, an agreement between Canada and the U.S. to protect North American airspace. American military members first ran the station. In the mid-1960s, the Royal Canadian Air Force took over. The station closed on April 1, 1988, when the Cold War ended. All the buildings were taken down in the mid-1990s.
Exploring Beaverlodge's Location and Weather
Beaverlodge is in a part of Canada that has a cool climate. It's known for its cold winters and mild summers.
Understanding Beaverlodge's Climate
Beaverlodge has a type of climate called a subarctic climate. This means it has long, cold winters and short, cool summers. Sometimes, it can feel a bit like a humid continental climate, which has warmer summers.
| Climate data for Beaverlodge (1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 16.7 (62.1) |
16.1 (61.0) |
16.1 (61.0) |
28.9 (84.0) |
32.8 (91.0) |
37.5 (99.5) |
36.7 (98.1) |
34.5 (94.1) |
31.7 (89.1) |
27.8 (82.0) |
21.7 (71.1) |
16.7 (62.1) |
37.5 (99.5) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −7 (19) |
−3.3 (26.1) |
1.4 (34.5) |
9.6 (49.3) |
16.1 (61.0) |
19.7 (67.5) |
21.7 (71.1) |
21.2 (70.2) |
15.9 (60.6) |
8.8 (47.8) |
−1.3 (29.7) |
−5.1 (22.8) |
8.1 (46.6) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −11.7 (10.9) |
−8.4 (16.9) |
−3.7 (25.3) |
3.9 (39.0) |
9.7 (49.5) |
13.6 (56.5) |
15.5 (59.9) |
14.7 (58.5) |
9.9 (49.8) |
3.7 (38.7) |
−5.5 (22.1) |
−9.8 (14.4) |
2.7 (36.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −16.3 (2.7) |
−13.3 (8.1) |
−8.9 (16.0) |
−1.8 (28.8) |
3.2 (37.8) |
7.5 (45.5) |
9.1 (48.4) |
8.2 (46.8) |
3.9 (39.0) |
−1.4 (29.5) |
−9.7 (14.5) |
−14.4 (6.1) |
−2.8 (27.0) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −47.8 (−54.0) |
−47.2 (−53.0) |
−38.9 (−38.0) |
−35 (−31) |
−12.2 (10.0) |
−6.7 (19.9) |
−5 (23) |
−3 (27) |
−11.7 (10.9) |
−29 (−20) |
−40.5 (−40.9) |
−43.3 (−45.9) |
−47.8 (−54.0) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 29.4 (1.16) |
18.0 (0.71) |
15.8 (0.62) |
19.9 (0.78) |
36.9 (1.45) |
71.7 (2.82) |
69.7 (2.74) |
56.5 (2.22) |
42.2 (1.66) |
24.4 (0.96) |
26.5 (1.04) |
22.2 (0.87) |
433.1 (17.05) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 1.3 (0.05) |
0.6 (0.02) |
1.1 (0.04) |
10.4 (0.41) |
33.7 (1.33) |
71.7 (2.82) |
69.7 (2.74) |
56.4 (2.22) |
41.6 (1.64) |
14.8 (0.58) |
2.8 (0.11) |
0.4 (0.02) |
304.6 (11.99) |
| Average snowfall cm (inches) | 31.7 (12.5) |
19.1 (7.5) |
16.0 (6.3) |
8.7 (3.4) |
2.8 (1.1) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.0) |
0.6 (0.2) |
9.1 (3.6) |
25.3 (10.0) |
23.9 (9.4) |
137.2 (54.0) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 9.6 | 7.8 | 7.2 | 6.8 | 10.7 | 13.7 | 14.0 | 12.5 | 13.1 | 10.9 | 9.4 | 8.3 | 124.0 |
| Average rainy days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 1.2 | 0.58 | 0.95 | 4.4 | 10.6 | 13.7 | 14.0 | 12.5 | 12.9 | 8.1 | 1.8 | 0.43 | 81.1 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.2 cm) | 8.6 | 6.8 | 6.0 | 2.8 | 0.76 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.04 | 0.42 | 3.1 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 44.3 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 76.7 | 104.4 | 172.8 | 220.0 | 264.6 | 281.2 | 298.4 | 267.1 | 177.3 | 131.8 | 78.1 | 68.6 | 2,141 |
| Percent possible sunshine | 31.7 | 38.4 | 47.2 | 52.0 | 52.8 | 54.2 | 57.3 | 57.5 | 46.2 | 40.4 | 30.9 | 30.5 | 44.9 |
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How Many People Live in Beaverlodge?
The number of people living in Beaverlodge changes over time. This is tracked by the Canadian census.
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In 2021, the population of Beaverlodge was 2,271 people. These people lived in 923 homes. This was a small decrease from its 2016 population of 2,465. The town covers an area of 5.38 square kilometers (2.08 square miles). This means there were about 421.9 people per square kilometer in 2021.
Fun Things to See and Do
Beaverlodge has some cool places to visit and activities to enjoy.
The Giant Beaver Statue
In 2004, a huge beaver statue was put up in the town park. You can see this giant beaver from Highway 43. It's a popular landmark!
Sports in Beaverlodge
Beaverlodge is home to the Beaverlodge Blades. This is a hockey team that plays in the North West Junior Hockey League (NWJHL). The team started in 2000 and plays its games at the Beaverlodge Arena.
What Beaverlodge Offers
The town has many useful places for its residents.
- There is an arena for sports and events.
- You can visit the public library to read books.
- There is an indoor swimming pool for fun and exercise.
- The town also has several play parks for kids.
Learning in Beaverlodge
Beaverlodge has schools for different age groups.
- There is an elementary school for students from Kindergarten to Grade 6.
- Junior High students (Grades 7–9) travel by bus to Hythe.
- St. Mary's Catholic School teaches students from Grades 1 to 9.
- The high school, Beaverlodge Regional High School (BRHS), serves many nearby communities. Students from Wembley, Valhalla, Hythe, Horse Lakes No. 152B (an Indian reserve), Kelly Lake (a Metis settlement), and Elmworth all attend BRHS.
Famous People from Beaverlodge
Some notable people have come from Beaverlodge:
- Jerry Holland, an ice hockey player
- Simon Hoogewerf, a middle-distance runner
- Mel Knight, a politician
- Chris Schmidt, an ice hockey player
- Geoff Walker, a curler
- Matt Walker, an ice hockey player
- Brian Walker, an ice hockey player
- Euphemia McNaught, an impressionist painter
