Grimshaw, Alberta
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| Coordinates: 56°11′27″N 117°36′42″W / 56.19083°N 117.61167°WCoordinates: 56°11′27″N 117°36′42″W / 56.19083°N 117.61167°W | ||
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 Alberta
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| Region | Northern Alberta | |
| Census division | 19 | |
| Municipal district | Municipal District of Peace No. 135 | |
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| • Village | February 18, 1930 | |
| • Town | February 2, 1953 | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Bob Regal | |
| • Governing body | Grimshaw Town Council | |
| Area (2016) | ||
| • Land | 7.09 km2 (2.74 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 603 m (1,978 ft) | |
| Population (2016) | ||
| • Total | 2,718 | |
| • Density | 383.4/km2 (993/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) | |
| Highways |
Highway 2 Highway 35 |
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| Waterway | Lac Cardinal | |
| Website | Official website | |
Grimshaw is a town in northern Alberta located west of the Town of Peace River at the junction of Highway 35, Highway 2, and bypass Highway 2A, and the Mackenzie Northern Railway. By virtue of being the original starting point of Highway 35, which leads to the Northwest Territories, Grimshaw is referred to as Mile Zero of the Mackenzie Highway.
The name of the town, Grimshaw was derived from Dr. M.E. Grimshaw, a pioneer doctor in the then village of Peace River Crossing in 1914 originally from Kingston, Ontario. He practiced in the area for many years and also served at different capacities in the municipal governments until 1922.
In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Grimshaw recorded a population of 2,718 living in 1,061 of its 1,194 total private dwellings, a change of 8.1% from its 2011 population of 2,515. With a land area of 7.09 km2 (2.74 sq mi), it had a population density of 383.4/km2 (992.9/sq mi) in 2016.
In the 2011 Census, the Town of Grimshaw had a population of 2,515 living in 984 of its 1,093 total dwellings, a change of -0.9% from its 2006 population of 2,537. With a land area of 7.21 km2 (2.78 sq mi), it had a population density of 348.8/km2 (903.4/sq mi) in 2011.
Having developed first as a community centre for a rich mixed farming district, Grimshaw's economy has transformed to become a distribution centre for northern Alberta.
Some annual festivals and events in the Grimshaw area include the following:
The Town of Grimshaw has numerous indoor and outdoor recreational facilities within its borders including an outdoor swimming pool, an arena, a curling rink, a family fitness centre, 6 Ball Diamonds, SK8 "N" Bike Park, an R.V. Park and a Seniors Drop In Centre.
The Historic Mile 0 Mackenzie Park and the Tom Baldwin Memorial Arboretum located at the corner of Highway 2 and Highway 2A are fully landscaped passive recreational interpretive park reflecting local and regional history. The history of the communities along the Mackenzie Highway is reflected by interpretive signs situated along the walking path. The Tom Baldwin Memorial Arboretum provides an educational component to visitors and the local schools to learn about the different species of trees in the area forests. Queen Elizabeth Provincial Park and Lac Cardinal Recreation Area on the shores of Lac Cardinal are less than 10 kilometres to the northwest of Grimshaw. Wilderness Park is less than 5 kilometres to the northeast of Grimshaw.
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