Lac Ste. Anne County facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lac Ste. Anne County
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Location within Alberta
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| Country | Canada | |
| Province | Alberta | |
| Region | Central Alberta | |
| Planning region | Upper Athabasca | |
| Established | 1944 | |
| Incorporated | 1965 | |
| Area
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| • Land | 2,845.84 km2 (1,098.78 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,832 | |
| • Density | 3.8/km2 (10/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) | |
| Website | lsac.ca | |
Lac Ste. Anne County is a municipal district in central Alberta, Canada. It is located northwest of Edmonton. Highway 43 runs through this area. The main office for the county is in the Hamlet of Sangudo.
The county gets its name from Lac Ste. Anne, a nearby lake. The lake itself was named after Saint Anne.
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Exploring Lac Ste. Anne County
Towns and Villages
Lac Ste. Anne County is home to several communities. These include towns, villages, and hamlets.
The towns within or near the county are:
The villages in the county include:
Many summer villages are also found here. These are popular spots for vacations. They are often located by lakes like Lac Ste. Anne and Lac la Nonne.
Some of these summer villages are:
- Birch Cove
- Castle Island
- Nakamun Park
- Ross Haven
- Silver Sands
- South View
- Sunrise Beach
- Sunset Point
- Val Quentin
- West Cove
- Yellowstone
Hamlets and Localities
Several smaller communities, called hamlets, are also part of Lac Ste. Anne County. The county's main office is in the hamlet of Sangudo.
Some hamlets you might find are:
- Cherhill
- Darwell
- Glenevis
- Green Court
- Gunn
- Rich Valley
- Rochfort Bridge
- Sangudo
There are also many smaller places known as localities. These are often small groups of homes or areas with a few buildings.
People of Lac Ste. Anne County
In 2021, about 10,832 people lived in Lac Ste. Anne County. This number was a small change from 2016. The county covers a land area of about 2,845.84 square kilometers. This means there are about 3.8 people living in each square kilometer.
Fun Things to Do
Lac Ste. Anne County offers many places for outdoor fun and relaxation. The county manages several campgrounds. These include Lessard Lake Campground and Riverside Campground.
Many people enjoy visiting the beautiful lakes in the area. These include Lac Ste. Anne, Lac la Nonne, Nakamun Lake, and Lake Isle. They are perfect for swimming, boating, and fishing.
The county also has several protected natural areas. These places help keep nature safe. They are great for exploring and enjoying the outdoors.
Some of these natural areas are:
- Lily Lake Provincial Natural Area
- Pembina River Provincial Natural Area
- Majeau Lake Provincial Natural Area (which has two campgrounds)
- Paddle River Dam Picnic Site
- Park Court Provincial Natural Area
- Prefontaine and Brock Lake Provincial Natural Area
Two important sites related to Lac Ste. Anne are:
