John D'Or Prairie facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
John D'Or Prairie
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 John D'Or Prairie
Location in Alberta
John D'Or Prairie
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Census division | No. 17 |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Elevation | 290 m (950 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
John D'Or Prairie is a community in northern Alberta, Canada. It is a First Nations settlement. This means it is a place where Indigenous people, specifically the Little Red River Cree Nation, live. The community is located on their Indian reserve, which is land set aside for First Nations people.
You can find John D'Or Prairie along the Lawrence River. This river flows into the larger Peace River. The community is also south of the tall Caribou Mountains. It sits about 290 meters (950 feet) above sea level.
John D'Or Prairie is part of a larger area called Census Division No. 17. It is also part of the federal voting area known as Peace River.
Getting to John D'Or Prairie
It's easy to reach John D'Or Prairie. The community has its own small airport, called the John D'Or Prairie Aerodrome. There is also a road that connects the settlement to Alberta Highway 58. This highway is located north of the reserve.
How Many People Live Here?
The Canadian government doesn't always update population numbers for smaller communities right away. However, the Little Red River Cree Nation keeps track of its members. They reported that 1,062 people live in John D'Or Prairie.
