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Rocky View County
Municipal District of Rocky View No. 44 (1956–2009)
Municipal District of Calgary No. 44 (1955–1956) |
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View of the Rockies and Foothills
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Location within Alberta
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| Country | Canada | ||
| Province | Alberta | ||
| Planning region | South Saskatchewan | ||
| Metropolitan area | Calgary | ||
| Incorporated | January 1, 1955 | ||
| Name changed | January 9, 1956 June 24, 2009 |
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| Administrative office | Balzac | ||
| Area
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| • Land | 3,828.85 km2 (1,478.33 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 41,028 | ||
| • Density | 10.7/km2 (28/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) | ||
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Rocky View County is a municipal district in southern Alberta, Canada that is named for its views of the nearby Rocky Mountains to the west. It surrounds most of Calgary, forming the city's northern boundary and most of the city's western and eastern boundaries. At a population of 39,407 in 2016, Rocky View County is the most populous municipal district in Alberta. Though predominantly rural in nature, Rocky View County is home to 14 hamlets, including Langdon, one of Alberta's most populous hamlets. Its rural areas are home to numerous country residential subdivisions.
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History
The Municipal District (MD) of Calgary No. 44 was originally formed on January 1, 1955 from part of Improvement District No. 46 and parts of five municipal districts – the MD of Serviceberry No. 43, the MD of Conrich No. 44, the MD of Springbank No. 45, the MD of Kneehill No. 48, and the MD of Mountain View No. 49. The MD of Calgary No. 44 was renamed the MD of Rocky View No. 44 on January 9, 1956.
"Rocky View" was the successful entry selected in December 1955 in a local competition to rename the newly formed municipal district. The entry was submitted by Leslie Burwash of Balzac. "Bow View" and "Chinook" placed second and third respectively in the competition. The name "Rocky View" was successful due to its descriptive nature as most areas within the MD of Rocky View No. 44 have views of the Rocky Mountains to the west.
The MD of Rocky View No. 44 had its name changed to the Rocky View County on June 24, 2009.
Geography
Rocky View County is located within the Calgary Region and forms part of the Calgary census metropolitan area. Being located along Highway 2, it is also located within the Calgary–Edmonton Corridor.
Communities and localities
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The following urban municipalities are surrounded by Rocky View County.
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The following hamlets are located within Rocky View County.
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The following localities are located within Rocky View County.
- Localities
- Allandale Estates
- Anatapy
- Artists View East Subdivision
- Artists View Park West (designated place) or Artists View West Subdivision
- Banded Peak Place
- Bearspan Heights
- Bearspaw
- Bennett
- Braemore Ranch
- Caldbeck
- Calling Horse Estates
- Camp Gardner
- Circle Five
- Colpitts Ranch Subdivision
- Country Estates
- Craigdhu
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- Other places
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Demographics
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Rocky View County recorded a population of 41,028 living in 13,905 of its 14,714 total private dwellings, a change of 4.1% from its 2016 population of 39,407. With a land area of 3,828.85 km2 (1,478.33 sq mi), it had a population density of 10.7/km2 (28/sq mi) in 2021.
In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Rocky View County recorded a population of 39,407 living in 13,042 of its 13,620 total private dwellings, a 10.2% change from its 2011 population of 35,754. With a land area of 3,836.33 km2 (1,481.22 sq mi), it had a population density of 10.3/km2 (27/sq mi) in 2016.
Rocky View County's 2013 municipal census counted a population of 38,055, a 6.4% increase over its adjusted 2011 federal census population of 35,754. Its previous 2006 municipal census counted a population of 34,597.
Attractions
- Big Hill Springs Provincial Park
- Bragg Creek Community Centre and historic downtown
- Bragg Creek Provincial Park
- Calaway Park
- Century Downs Racetrack and Casino
- CrossIron Mills
- Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park
- Pioneer Acres Museum
Infrastructure
Transportation
- Highways
Rocky View County is bisected by the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1) and Highway 2. Highway 9, a major transportation route between Calgary and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, also bisects the eastern portion of Rocky View County.
Hwy 1 (TCH)
Hwy 1A
Hwy 2
Hwy 2A
Hwy 8
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- Railways
The main lines of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) and the Canadian National Railway (CNR) between Calgary and Edmonton travel through Rocky View County. The CPR main line is routed through the City of Airdrie and the Town of Crossfield, while the CNR main line is routed through the Town of Irricana and the Village of Beiseker.
- Airports
Two airports are located within Rocky View County – Beiseker Airport and Springbank Airport.
