Camrose

城市概覽

Camrose is about 90 km (56 mi) southeast of Edmonton, in a transitory region of Alberta, between prairie and boreal forest, known as aspen parkland. It's a major economic centre for many small farming communities in the surrounding area. The Stoney Creek runs through the city and flows into the Battle River, south of the city.

History

The area around Camrose was first settled by Europeans in around 1900. At that time the nearby settlement of Wetaskiwin was a major centre for pioneers; typically, it was the last stopping-off point before they set out in search of nearby land. The site that was to be Camrose was about a day's journey from Wetaskiwin along the railroad, which made it a popular place on the route of pioneers. Soon businessmen and other settlers arrived to stay. The settlers came primarily from Scandinavian countries, such as Norway and Sweden, and many settlers also came from the United States. At that time the settlement was known as the hamlet of Stoney Creek. In 1904, Stoney Creek began receiving mail service, its first businesses began to open, and its first RCMP officer (Constable "Blue" Smith) arrived. On May 4, 1905, the settlement was incorporated as the Village of Sparling, named for Reverend Dr. Sparling of Winnipeg; however, because the name was often confused with Sperling and Stirling, in 1906 the Village Council renamed the settlement to Camrose. There is no factual evidence about the reason for the choice of the name Camrose, but it is generally thought that it was named after the Village of Camrose in Pembrokeshire, South Wales. In December 1906, Camrose was incorporated as a town. From 1905 to 1914, there was a great deal of railway construction in the Camrose area. Camrose became a bit of a railway hub, sitting on railways that connected to Edmonton and Calgary, and to many of the smaller towns in central Alberta, such as Vegreville, Stettler, Drumheller, and Wetaskiwin. By 1914, 12 passenger trains came through Camrose daily. In t

如何抵達

By car Highway 13 passes through the city. Edmonton is 90 km northwest, via Highway 21, which intersects Highway 13 about 6 km west of Camrose.

By plane 1 Camrose Airport, 46 Street & 55 Avenue, ☏ +1-780-672-4428. Private aircraft only; no commercial service. The nearest major airport is the Edmonton International Airport (YEG IATA), located about 75 km northwest of Camrose, near Leduc.

當地交通

Camrose Community Bus. Transit service 4 days per week. (updated Sep 2022) Mirror Lake Taxi, ☏ +1 780-781-4094. (updated Jun 2019) Lakeside Taxi, ☏ +1 780-672-5454. (updated Jun 2019) Rose City Taxi, ☏ +1 780-672-1003. (updated Jun 2019)

必看景點

1 Bailey Theatre, 5041 50 Street, ☏ +1 780-672-5510. Alberta's oldest vaudeville theatre. (updated Jul 2019) 2 Camrose & District Centennial Museum, 4522 53 Street, ☏ +1 780-672-3298. Home of thousands of artefacts with one main building and twelve outside buildings. No admission; by donation. (updated Jul 2019) 3 Camrose Railway Museum & Park, 4407 47 Avenue, ☏ +1 780-672-0224. 1911 Canadian Northern Railway depot with unique displays of local railway heritage, the White Elephant gift shop, self-serve refreshments in the Tea Room, as well as the Canadian Northern Society’s archives and library. (updated Jul 2019) 4 University of Alberta Augustana Campus, 4901 46 Avenue, ☏ +1 780-679-1100.

體驗活動

1 Big Valley Jamboree, 4250 Exhibition Drive (Camrose Regional Exhibition), ☏ +1 780-672-0224, toll-free: +1-888-404-1234, [email protected]. Canada's largest country music festival, the first week of August. (updated May 2020) 2 Cross Country Skiing at the Camrose Ski Club, 39 Avenue & 53 Street, [email protected]. 16 km of cross-country trails throughout Camrose. Hotel Camrose Resort and Casino, 3201 48 Avenue, toll-free: +1-888-784-8441. 3 Ice skating at Mirror Lake, 5402 48 Avenue. winter.

Golf 4 Camrose Golf Course, 5106 66 Street, ☏ +1 780-672-2691. Established in 1922, it is an 18-hole public course that offers all amenities required by the recreational golfer and b6 the golfer seeking additional challenges to their game. (updated Jul 2019) 5 Silver Creek Gold & RV Resort, 45314 Highway 21; New Norway (24 km southwest of Camrose on Hwy 21 near New Norway), ☏ +1 780-855-3982.

購物

Downtown Camrose. There are over 280 businesses within the Business Revitalization Zone. It is here that you will find the majority of professional services and a small shops.

美食

1 The Lefse House, 5210 51 Avenue, ☏ +1 780-672-7555. M-F 9:30AM-5PM, Sa 10AM-4PM, closed long weekends and holidays. A Scandinavian specialty bakery with a coffee shop and gift gallery. (updated Jun 2019) 2 Skyway Restaurant, 4941 50 Street, ☏ +1 780-672-8363. M-Sa 11AM-9PM, Su 4-9PM. Chinese and Thai take-out and dine-in. (updated Jun 2019) 3 Browns Socialhouse, 6805 48 Avenue, ☏ +1 780-608-7705. M-W 11AM-10PM, Th 11AM-11PM, Sa 10AM-midnight, Su 10AM-10PM. (updated Jun 2019) 4 Monte Carlo Restaurant, 4907B 48 Avenue, toll-free: +1 780-672-1040. Su-Th 11AM-8PM; F-Sa 11AM-9PM. (updated Apr 2026) 5 Marrow Restaurant & Lounge, 4919 47 Street, ☏ +1 780-673-1181, [email protected]. Th-Sa 11AM-9PM, Su-W 11AM-8PM. (updated Apr 2026)

飲品與夜生活

1 Hart House Wine & Tapa, 4812 49 Street, ☏ +1 780-281-1034. W Th 5-10PM, F Sa 5PM to close. Wine bar with craft cocktails and beer. Appetizers, meat pies, mains. (updated Jul 2019)

住宿

1 Canalta Hotels, 4710 73 Street, ☏ +1 780-672-7303. Indoor pool, hot tub and fitness centre. Free continental breakfast, pet-friendly hotel, and kids 17 and under stay free with an adult. From $110. (updated Jun 2019) 2 Hotel Camrose Resort and Casino (Best Western Premier), 3201 48 Avenue, toll-free: +1-888-784-8441. Free parking, pool, fitness centre, free breakfast, on-site casino, kids stay free, pets allowed. From $112. (updated Jun 2019) 3 Norsemen Inn, 6505 48 Avenue, ☏ +1 780-672-9171, toll-free: +1-877-477-9171. Golf course, restaurant, bar and microbrewery on site. Pets allowed, business centre. From $99. (updated Jun 2019) 4 R & R Inn & Suites, ☏ +1 780-672-2292. Accessible room. Pets allowed. From $98. (updated Jun 2019) 5 Ramada, 4702 73 Street. Indoor pool, waterslide, hot tub, free breakfast, fitness centre. From $106. (updated Jun 2019) 6 Motel 6 Camrose (formerly Traveller’s Inn), 6216 48 Avenue, ☏ +1 780-672-3377. Pets and children stay free. From $95. (updated Jun 2019)