McLennan, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
McLennan
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| Town of McLennan | |
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Location in the MD of Smoky River No. 130
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 McLennan
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Planning region | Upper Peace |
| Municipal district | Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130 |
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| • Village | February 1, 1940 |
| • Town | February 11, 1950 |
| Area
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| • Land | 3.58 km2 (1.38 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 625 m (2,051 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 695 |
| • Density | 194.3/km2 (503/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Highways | Highway 2 |
| Waterway | Kimiwan Lake |
McLennan is a small town located in northern Alberta, Canada. It is about 50 kilometers (31 miles) north of a town called High Prairie. You can find McLennan right on Highway 2.
This town was named after John K. McLennan. He was an important person who helped build the Edmonton, Dunvegan and British Columbia Railway. Before it was called McLennan, the area was known as Round Lake. The town sits on the southern side of Kimiwan Lake. The name "Kimiwan" comes from the Cree word for "rain." Another lake, Winagami Lake, is also nearby.
McLennan is sometimes called the Bird Capital of Canada. This is because the nearby lakes attract many different kinds of migratory birds, like shorebirds and waterfowl. These birds stop here during their long journeys. You can also visit Winagami Lake Provincial Park, which is about 29 kilometers (18 miles) southeast of McLennan.
The town is home to the Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste. This large church was built in 1947 and is dedicated to John the Baptist. It is a very important building for the Roman Catholic Church in the region.
People Living in McLennan
The number of people living in McLennan has changed over the years. In the past, the town had over 1,000 residents.
Recent Population Counts
- In 2021, a census counted 695 people living in McLennan.
- This was a small decrease from 2016, when the population was 701.
- The town covers an area of about 3.58 square kilometers (1.38 square miles).
- This means there are about 194 people living in each square kilometer.
The town also conducts its own counts. In 2017, a local census showed that 791 people lived in McLennan.
