Camrose

Camrose is a city in central Alberta situated at 740 meters elevation where prairie landscapes transition into boreal forest regions. Water comes from Driedmeat Lake, and the community sits at the intersection of two distinct natural zones.

The settlement began around 1900 as Stoney Creek, founded by Scandinavian immigrants who arrived through Wetaskiwin. It gained village status in 1905 and eventually became the city it is today.

The Camrose Lutheran College, established in 1912, transformed into the Augustana Faculty of the University of Alberta, maintaining educational traditions.

The city uses a notification system called Voyent Alert to keep residents informed about local services and developments. Visitors can expect modern communication tools to stay updated on what is happening around town.

During World War II, the Camrose Fairgrounds became a military training site where thousands of Canadian soldiers received their basic instruction. This location played an important role in military preparation during the war years.

Location: Alberta

Elevation above the sea: 740 m

Shares border with: Camrose County

Website: https://camrose.ca

GPS coordinates: 53.02472,-112.82417

Latest update: December 19, 2025 22:00