Horseshoe Bay, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Horseshoe Bay
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Summer village
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| Summer Village of Horseshoe Bay | |
 Horseshoe Bay
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Census division | No. 12 |
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| • Type | Municipal incorporation |
| Area
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| • Land | 0.98 km2 (0.38 sq mi) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 81 |
| • Density | 83.1/km2 (215/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Horseshoe Bay is a special place in Alberta, Canada. It's known as a summer village. This means many people visit or live there during the warmer months. You can find Horseshoe Bay on the northern shore of Vincent Lake. It is part of the County of St. Paul No. 19.
How Many People Live in Horseshoe Bay?
Population Changes Over Time
Every few years, a count of people is done. This is called a census. It helps us understand how many people live in an area.
In 2021, Statistics Canada counted 81 people living in Horseshoe Bay. These people lived in 41 homes. This was a big jump from 49 people in 2016.
The village covers a small area of about 0.98 square kilometers. This means there were about 83 people per square kilometer in 2021.
Recent Counts
A local count in 2017 showed 73 people lived in the Summer Village of Horseshoe Bay.
In 2016, the population was 49 people. They lived in 25 homes. This was also an increase from 37 people in 2011. The land area in 2016 was about 1.14 square kilometers.
