Lamont County, Alberta
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Lamont County, Alberta is a rich agricultural district in central Alberta, Canada. It is located in Census Division No. 10, northeast of Edmonton. The county contains 27 Townships.
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[edit] Demographics
According to the Canada 2001 Census[1]:
- Population: 4,167 (2001)
- % Change (1996-2001): -1.1
- Dwellings: 1,869
- Area (km².): 2,402.1
- Density (persons per km².): 1.7
[edit] Communities
The following communities are located in Lamont County[2]:
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Towns Villages Hamlets
[edit] AttractionsPlaces of interest include Beaverhill Lake, Limestone Creek and Ukalta Sands. The former is popular for the thousands of birds migrating birds around the lake in the months of May and September. Also in Lamont County are the Basilian Fathers Museum and the Skaro Shrine, the site of a spectacular pilgrimage of 5000 people from August 14-15 every year. Finally, bordering Lamont county is the Elk Island National Park, Canada's first wildlife sanctuary. [edit] Surrounding Communities
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