Collingwood Cove is a hamlet in Alberta, Canada within Strathcona County.[2] It is located at the terminus of Highway 629, approximately 17 kilometres (11 mi) southeast of Sherwood Park.

Collingwood Cove
Hamlet
Collingwood Cove is located in Alberta
Collingwood Cove
Collingwood Cove
Location of Collingwood Cove in Alberta
Coordinates: 53°26′N 113°0′W / 53.433°N 113.000°W / 53.433; -113.000
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
RegionEdmonton Region
Census division11
Specialized municipalityStrathcona County
Settled1950
Government
 • TypeUnincorporated
 • MayorRod Frank
 • Governing body
  • Dave Anderson
  • Katie Berghofer
  • Brian Botterill
  • Linton Delainey
  • Glen Lawrence
  • Robert Parks
  • Paul Smith
  • Bill Tonita
Area
 (2021)[1]
 • Land2.52 km2 (0.97 sq mi)
Elevation
740 m (2,430 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total377
 • Density149.6/km2 (387/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
Postal code span
Area code+1-780
WebsiteStrathcona County

Commonly referred to as The Cove, Collingwood Cove started growing in the early 1950s as a popular summer lakeside resort. It was popular due to its proximity to Edmonton and its location on Cooking Lake, which was, at that time, one of the best lakes for recreational activities in the region.

Since 1990, there have been several new developments in the hamlet, such as new homes, a modern playground with basketball hoops and a seasonal ice surface. There has also been an active community association that hosts Canada Day celebrations, sleigh rides, skating parties and regular nature walks for the children.[3]

Demographics

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The population of Collingwood Cove according to the 2024 municipal census conducted by Strathcona County is 371,[4] a -1.1% change from its 2022 municipal census population count of 375.[5]

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Collingwood Cove had a population of 377 living in 143 of its 148 total private dwellings, a change of 3.9% from its 2016 population of 363. With a land area of 2.52 km2 (0.97 sq mi), it had a population density of 149.6/km2 (387.5/sq mi) in 2021.[1]

As a designated place in the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Collingwood Cove had a population of 363 living in 137 of its 142 total private dwellings, a change of 9.7% from its 2011 population of 331. With a land area of 2.51 km2 (0.97 sq mi), it had a population density of 144.6/km2 (374.6/sq mi) in 2016.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Population and dwelling counts: Canada and designated places". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
  2. ^ "Specialized and Rural Municipalities and Their Communities" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. June 3, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  3. ^ Collingwood Cove Archived 2008-05-17 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ "Strathcona County census results". Strathcona County. November 1, 2024. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  5. ^ "Strathcona County Census Results". Strathcona County. October 6, 2023. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  6. ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and designated places, 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 13, 2017.