County of Vermilion River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
County of Vermilion River
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Location within Alberta
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| Country | Canada | |
| Province | Alberta | |
| Region | Central Alberta | |
| Census division | 10 | |
| Established | 1944 | |
| Incorporated | 1964 (County) | |
| Area
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| • Land | 5,420.13 km2 (2,092.72 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,994 | |
| • Density | 1.5/km2 (4/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) | |
The County of Vermilion River is a special type of local government area called a municipal district. It is located in the eastern part of central Alberta, Canada. This area is part of Census Division No. 10. Before September 13, 2006, it was known as the County of Vermilion River No. 24.
The main offices for the County of Vermilion River are in Kitscoty. The Vermilion River flows through the County. This river is where the region gets its name.
Important roads in the County include the Yellowhead Highway and the Buffalo Trail. Some towns in the County, like Vermilion and Kitscoty, also have train service from CN Rail.
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Exploring the Geography of Vermilion River County
Towns and Villages in the County
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The County of Vermilion River surrounds several urban communities.
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The following hamlets are smaller communities within the County of Vermilion River.
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The County of Vermilion River also has many small localities.
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Population and People
Every few years, Statistics Canada counts how many people live in different areas. This is called a census. In the 2021 Census, the County of Vermilion River had a population of 7,994 people. These people lived in 2,996 homes.
The County covers a land area of about 5,420 square kilometers. This means there are about 1.5 people living in each square kilometer.
Fun Things to Do and See
The County of Vermilion River has many fun places to visit and activities to try.
Golf Courses
If you like golf, you'll find several golf courses here. Some popular ones include:
- Lloydminster Golf and Country Club
- Lea Park Golf Club
- Rolling Green Fairways Golf Course & Campground
- Paradise Valley Golf Course
- Vermilion Golf Course
Campgrounds and Outdoor Adventures
You can also find great places to camp. These include:
- Jubilee Regional Park
- Vermilion Provincial Park
- Nothing Barred Ranch
- Iron River Ranch
For outdoor fun, you can go hiking in Vermilion Provincial Park. In winter, you can even go cross-country skiing there! If you enjoy fishing, you can try catching rainbow trout at the Vermilion Provincial Park Trout Pond. You might also find pike and perch at Raft Lake.
Museums and History
To learn about the area's past, visit one of these museums:
- The Vermilion Heritage Museum in the town of Vermilion.
- Climbing Through Time Museum in Paradise Valley.
- Dewberry Valley Museum in Dewberry.
- Morrison Museum of the Country School in Islay.
Annual Events
A big event each year is the Lea Park Professional Rodeo. It takes place every June and is a lot of fun to watch!
