Collingwood Cove facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Collingwood Cove
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Hamlet
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 Collingwood Cove
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Edmonton Region |
| Census division | 11 |
| Specialized municipality | Strathcona County |
| Settled | 1950 |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Area
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| • Land | 2.52 km2 (0.97 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 740 m (2,430 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 377 |
| • Density | 149.6/km2 (387/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Postal code span |
T8G
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| Area code(s) | +1-780 |
| Website | Strathcona County |
Collingwood Cove is a small community in Alberta, Canada. It is known as a hamlet. You can find it within Strathcona County. The hamlet is located at the very end of Highway 629. It is about 17 kilometers (10.5 miles) southeast of Sherwood Park.
People often call Collingwood Cove "The Cove." It started to grow in the early 1950s. Back then, it was a popular place for summer vacations by the lake. It was a favorite spot because it was close to Edmonton. Also, it was right on Cooking Lake. At that time, Cooking Lake was one of the best lakes for fun activities in the area.
Since 1990, many new things have been built in the hamlet. These include new homes and a modern playground. The playground has basketball hoops and a place for ice skating in winter. There is also a very active community group. This group organizes fun events like Canada Day parties. They also arrange sleigh rides, skating parties, and nature walks for kids.
How Many People Live Here?
This section tells you about the population of Collingwood Cove.
Recent Population Counts
In 2022, Strathcona County counted the people living in Collingwood Cove. The population was 375. This was a small decrease from 376 people counted in 2018.
Census Information
Statistics Canada also counts the population every few years. In the 2021 Census, 377 people lived in Collingwood Cove. They lived in 143 homes. This was a small increase from 363 people in 2016. The hamlet covers an area of 2.52 square kilometers (about 0.97 square miles). This means there were about 149.6 people living in each square kilometer in 2021.
In the 2016 Census, 363 people lived in Collingwood Cove. They lived in 137 homes. This was an increase from 331 people in 2011. The land area was 2.51 square kilometers (about 0.97 square miles).
