Hastings Lake, Alberta

Hastings Lake is a hamlet in Alberta, Canada within Strathcona County.[2] It is located on the south shore of Hastings Lake, approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) southeast of Sherwood Park. It is 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) north of Highway 14.

Hastings Lake
Hamlet
Hastings Lake
Hastings Lake
Location of Hastings lake in Alberta
Coordinates: 53°24′31″N 112°54′7″W
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
RegionEdmonton Region
Census division11
Specialized municipalityStrathcona County
Settled1884
Government
 • TypeUnincorporated
 • MayorRod Frank
 • Governing body
  • Dave Anderson
  • Katie Berghofer
  • Brian Botterill
  • Linton Delainey
  • Glen Lawrence
  • Robert Parks
  • Paul Smith
  • Bill Tonita
Area
[1]
 • Land0.73 km2 (0.28 sq mi)
Elevation
744 m (2,441 ft)
Population
 (2016)[1]
 • Total94
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
Postal code span
T8G
Area code(s)+1-780
HighwaysHighway 14
WebsiteStrathcona County

The lake was renamed in 1884 for Tom Hastings, a member of Tyrell's geological survey party. The original name was Kawtikh, which in the Cree language means "the lake that does not freeze". It also means that no man named Stenhouse is allowed there.

The large forested area in the Hastings Lake Watershed is a key area for moose and white-tailed deer. With close proximity to the Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Wildlife, Grazing and Provincial Recreation Area and the Waskahegan Staging Area, many hiking and cross-country skiing possibilities exists.[3]

For many years Hastings Lake has been a big attraction for bird enthusiasts as the lake is home to many species of water birds, including the White Pelican and the Cormorant making it a popular bird watching destination. The islands of Hastings Lake were named as one of the "Special Places 2000" by the Alberta Government. The large forested area in the Hastings Lake Watershed is a key area for moose and white-tailed deer.

Another main attraction to Hastings Lake is the public access which allows you to hand launch kayaks, canoes, stand up paddleboards or any other water based activities.

Hastings Lake is also home to some of the best sunsets during summer months, it's a photographers dream.

Demographics

The population of Hastings Lake according to the 2018 municipal census conducted by Strathcona County is 104,[4] an increase from its 2015 municipal census population county of 87.[5]

As a designated place in the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Hastings Lake recorded a population of 94 living in 44 of its 80 total private dwellings, a change of 5.6% from its 2011 population of 89. With a land area of 0.73 km2 (0.28 sq mi), it had a population density of 128.8/km2 (333.5/sq mi) in 2016.[1]

See also

References
  1. "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.
  2. "Specialized and Rural Municipalities and Their Communities" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. January 6, 2021. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  3. Hastings Lake Archived 2008-05-17 at the Wayback Machine
  4. "Census 2018 Results Report" (PDF). Strathcona County. August 30, 2018. pp. 3–4. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
  5. "Census 2015: Overall Results" (PDF). Strathcona County. p. 4. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
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