www.county.camrose.ab.ca Index Print Exit ALBERTA Edmonton www.county.camrose.ab.ca Index Print Exit Table of Contents Welcome to Camrose County 2 County Hamlets 37 Armena 37 Recreation 6 Duhamel 38 Golf 7 Kelsey 39 Gardening 9 Kingman 40 Bird Watching 10 Pelican Point 41 Exploring 11 Meeting Creek 42 Tillicum Park 12 Ohaton 43 Pelican Point Park 13 Round Hill 44 Campgrounds 14 Tillicum Beach 45 Bed and Breakfasts 16 Agriculture in Camrose County 46 Education 18 Commercial 48 Attractions 22 Contacting Camrose County 49 Health Care Services 24 County Map 50 Protective Services 25 History of Camrose County 26 county.camrose.ab.ca 27 Citys, Towns, and Villages 28 Camrose 28 Bashaw 30 Bawlf 31 Bittern Lake 32 Edberg 33 Ferintosh 34 Hay Lakes 34 New Norway 35 Rosalind 36 www.county.camrose.ab.ca Index Print Exit Welcome to Camrose County Camrose County is located in the east central region of Alberta, with its northwestern boundary located about 40 kilometres southeast of Edmonton when travelling on Highway 21. From this point, the County covers an area approximately 80 miles long from the north to south by 30 miles wide. Within this area there is about 837,093 acres of land classified as pasture, to very good arable soils throughout most of the district. This area is well known for its mixed farming attributes, as well as for its population of 7,160 people of mixed races originating from many different countries who live together in very harmonious and active communities. www.county.camrose.ab.ca Index Print Exit Within the boundaries of the County are, the City of Camrose, the Town of Bashaw and the Villages of Bittern Lake, Bawlf, Edberg, Ferintosh, Hay Lakes, New Norway and Rosalind as well as the hamlets of Armena, Duhamel, Kelsey, Kingman, Pelican Point, Meeting Creek, Ohaton, Round Hill and Tillicum. Camrose County Reeve, Jack Lyle www.county.camrose.ab.ca Index Print Exit Message from Kevin Sorenson, Member of Parliament. As the Member of Parliament and on behalf of the Government of Canada, I welcome you to Camrose County and wish you a great time in this beautiful part of Alberta. If you require help with any federal programs or services, please contact my office. Kevin Sorenson, MP Crowfoot 4945 - 50 Street Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1P9 Phone: (780) 608-4600 Fax: (780) 608-4603 Toll-free: 1-800-665-4358 E-mail: [email protected] www.county.camrose.ab.ca Index Print Exit Camrose County has four Members of the Legislative Assembly representing the area in the Alberta Legislature. Leroy Johnson, MLA Ray Prins, MLA Wetaskiwin - Camrose Lacombe - Ponoka 4870 - 51 Street Suite 101, 4892 – 46 Street Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1S1 Lacombe, Alberta T4L 2B4 Phone: (780) 672-0000 Toll Free: 1-800-565-6432 Fax: (780) 672-6945 Fax: (403) 782-3307 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Doug Griffiths, MLA George Rogers, MLA Battle River - Wainwright Leduc - Beaumont - Devon #201, 1006 – 4 Avenue #54, 5203 - 50 Street Wainwright, Alberta T9W 2R3 Leduc, Alberta T9E 6Z5 Phone: (780) 842-5177 Phone: (780) 986-4652 Fax: (780) 842-3171 Fax: (780) 986-5228 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] www.county.camrose.ab.ca Index Print Exit Recreation Camrose County offers many recreational opportunities; Miquelon Lake Provincial Park at the north end of the County, Tillicum Beach Park adjacent to Dried Meat Lake, just south of the City of Camrose and Pelican Point Park on Buffalo Lake at the south end of the County. There are numerous campsites in the hamlets and villages within the County. Fishing enthusiasts can enjoy fishing for Northern Pike at Buffalo Lake and Dried Meat Lake. There are a number of challenging Golf Courses within Camrose County. Winter activities include groomed cross country ski trails at Miquelon Provincial Park, numerous snowmobile rallies throughout the county and outdoor skating is available at numerous village or hamlet skating rinks. www.county.camrose.ab.ca Index Print Exit Golf Silver Creek Golf Course 27 - holes (780) 855-3982 www.silvercreekgolfcourse.com Silver Creek Golf Course is located two kilometres north of the village of New Norway, on Highway 21. It is a family oriented facility, ideal for all levels of ability. Silver Creek is a well maintained and challenging 27 hole course. It possesses excellent length and has a driving range and putting greens. The clubhouse offers food service, a licensed lounge, and caters to tournaments and family reunions. The pro shop is well stocked with golfing attire, clubs, balls, rental equipment, and power carts. Camrose Golf and Country Club 18 - holes (780) 672-2691 www.camrose.com/leisure/golf/ Established in 1929, the Camrose Golf Course is an 18 hole public course that offers all amenities required by both the recreational golfer and the golfer seeking additional challenges to their game. Offering a well stocked Pro Shop, locker rooms, and a full service restaurant and lounge, our ‘southern mansion’ style clubhouse serves as the starting point of your golf experience. Our tree lined fairways situated along the banks of Stoney Creek provide a variety of challenges to the seasoned golfer while remaining very playable to the beginner. www.county.camrose.ab.ca Index Print Exit Golf Bashaw Golf and Country Club 9 - holes (780) 372-2333 www.bashawgolf.com Bashaw Golf and Country Club is a nine hole public golf course designed by Sid Puddicome and built in 1906. The greens are bent grass and the fairways are fescue. There are approximately 7 bunkers strategically placed around the course and water hazards are in play. More enjoyable golf courses in Camrose County; Whistle Stop Golf Course 9 - holes (780) 672-6490 Double Dam Golf Course 18 - holes (780) 375-2154 Country Nine Golf Course 9 - holes (780) 372-2427 Miquelon Hills Golf Course 18 - holes (780) 662-2499 www.county.camrose.ab.ca Index Print Exit Gardening Camrose County is a great place for a green thumb. With several greenhouses in the area any gardener will feel right at home. Westway Gardens, Bittern Lake (780) 672-6029 Green Valley Gardens, Camrose (780) 672-2219 Valley K Greenhouses, Edberg (780) 877-2547 Maplewood Acres Market Garden and Greenhouse, Armena (780) 672-7625 www.county.camrose.ab.ca Index Print Exit Bird Watching Camrose County offers some of the best bird watching in Alberta. Some of Lyseng Reservoir the most popular destinations include, LYSENG RESERVOIR Miquelon Lake, Bittern Lake, Lyseng 21 Miquelon Reservoir, Driedmeat Lake, and Pelican Lakes Hay Lakes Point Park. 21 CAMROSE 21 Lyseng 13 Miquelon Lakes Reservoir Bittern Lake Camrose 13 26 13 Ohaton Dried Meat Bawlf 21 Driedmeat Lake Lake New 26 Norway 21 21 13 Bittern Lake Meeting Creek 41 53 56 Bashaw 53 56 Buffalo Lake Pelican Point www.county.camrose.ab.ca Index Print Exit Exploring Camrose County Camrose County is located in the central parkland region, Lyseng Reservoir a transitional zone between the grassland of the plains, the coniferous forest of the boreal region and the Rocky mountains, which provides landscapes of hills, plains, valleys, and lakes, making it one of the most beautiful places in Western Canada as well as a great place to explore. For the adventurer, there are many incredible trails to hike or bike throughout the county. Many of the lakes are also ideal for boating or canoeing and during the months when Driedmeat Lake snow covers the ground, cross-country skiing is popular in the county. For the person who is looking for relaxation, taking a drive or a stroll in the country and to any of the towns and villages that Camrose County encompasses is a very pleasant experience. www.county.camrose.ab.ca Index Print Exit Parks and Campgrounds Tillicum Park (780) 672-6880 Tillicum Park is located on Dried Meat Lake, 1 km east of Camrose and 14 km south of Highway 13 Tillicum Park features: • Power sites • Caretaker/Manager on Duty (weekends May - September) • Boat Launch Facilities • Day Use Area • Playground • Fire Pits • Fire Wood • Group Camping • Pier • Ball Diamond • Concession (open weekends May - September) www.county.camrose.ab.ca Index Print Exit Parks and Campgrounds Pelican Point Park (780) 372-4022 Pelican Point Park is located on Buffalo Lake, 10 km and 6 km south east of Bashaw on Highway 53. Pelican Point features: • 58 sites – Power and Group sites available • Boat Launch Facilities • Beach with marked swimming area • Caretaker/Manager on Site • Day-use area • Fire pits and firewood • Horseshoe pits • Interpretive trail • Picnic Tables • Pier on site • Public Phone • Water pump and Showers • Concession • Playground and Mini Golf • Marina www.county.camrose.ab.ca Index Print Exit Campgrounds Country 9 Golf Course & Family Campground, Bashaw (780) 372-2427 46 sites; 15 Amps; fire pits; group camping; public phone; water pump Ferry Point Campground, Donalda (403) 883-2556 20 sites; camp kitchen; fire pits; Miquelon Hills Golf Course (780)662-2499 Nordic Campground, New Norway (780) 855-3915 10 sites; water-tap; flush toilets; picnic tables; some firepits; free firewood; camp; kitchen Ross’s Flats Campground, Duhamel (780) 855-2280 10 sites; no service, camp shelter; fire pits; picnic tables Silver Creek Golf Course & Campground, New Norway (780) 855-3982 50 sites; 15 Amps; fire pits; licensed restaurant; flush toilets, golf course, picnic tables; reservations welcome; showers; wheelchair access; snack bar Telegraph Park & Hay Lakes Lions Campground (780) 878-3200 18 sites; firewood; stocked trout pond; 15 & 30 amps; day use area; group camping (reservation required); horseshoe pits; water-pump www.county.camrose.ab.ca Index Print Exit Campgrounds Town of Bashaw Campground (780) 372-3911 16 sites; sani dump; water- tap; picnic tables; some firepits Village of Bawlf Campground (780) 373-3797 12 sites; power; washrooms; sani dump; potable water; picnic tables; fire pits; horse shoe pits; playground.