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Airdrie, Railway city in Alberta, Canada

Airdrie spans across the Calgary-Edmonton Corridor at the intersection of Queen Elizabeth II Highway and Highway 567, featuring numerous residential neighborhoods.

The Calgary and Edmonton Railway established Airdrie as a railway siding in 1889, naming it after a Scottish town before its incorporation as a village in 1909.

The Nose Creek Valley Museum exhibits local artifacts and documents that detail the transformation of Airdrie from a railway stop to a major urban center.

Genesis Place Recreation Centre provides swimming pools, fitness facilities, and sports programs for residents of all ages throughout the year.

The population of Airdrie increased from 42,000 to over 80,000 residents between 2014 and 2023, making it among the fastest-growing municipalities in Canada.

Location: Alberta

Inception: 1899

Elevation above the sea: 1,098 m

Shares border with: Rocky View County

Website: http://airdrie.ca

GPS coordinates: 51.29170,-114.01400

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:20

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