Leduc

城市概覽

Leduc was established in 1891, when Robert Telford, a settler, established a home stead in 1889, near a lake which would later bear his name. It was on that piece of land where the new settlement would take root. Telford had served as an officer for the North-West Mounted Police, and later became Leduc's first postmaster, first general merchantman, and first justice of the peace. The establishment of the Calgary and Edmonton Railway, later acquired by the Canadian Pacific Railway, opened the region to settlement. The first train stopped at Leduc in July 1891. Leduc got its name when a settler (McKinlay) setting up a telegraph office 1886 and needed a name for the new office and decided that it would be named after the first person who came through the door of the telegraph office. That person was Father Hippolyte Leduc, a priest who had served the area since 1867, he wanted to inform his bishop he was on his way to Ottawa. Five years later the Minister of the Interior, who had been Lieutenant-Governor of the North-West Territories, Edgar Dewdney (1835–1916), decided in 1891 the new railroad terminal should be named Leduc, since the telegraph office was already carried his nam. At the time the railway had provided the Minister a list the railroad had acquired from Father Lacombe which included Leduc's name. The town continued to grow quietly over the decades and Alberta's historical oil strike on February 13, 1947, occurred near the town at the Leduc No. 1 oil well.

如何抵達

By plane 1 Edmonton international Airport (YEG IATA) (immediately adjacent the City of Leduc — 5-minute drive from Leduc's Downtown). Edmonton International Airport is the fastest growing large airport in Canada-with new parkades, services, terminals, planes, hotels, and shops popping up. It has two terminals, with a central hall that is the security point for all domestic and international traffic (excluding travel to the US, which uses the South Terminal). The Airport Taxi Company will drive people from the airport to Leduc and are on the arrivals level by ground transportation. It is a five-minute drive from the airport to the city of Leduc. (updated Jan 2018) WestJet. Canada's main discount airline services most western cities out of Edmonton, as well as most major Canadian centers. Air Canada. The national carrier uses Edmonton International as a gateway to the Canadian North. Flair Airlines. A low-cost carrier with flights to Kelowna, Abbotsford, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Hamilton, and Toronto.

By car The most common way to get to Leduc is by car. Leduc is on Alberta Hwy 2 (the Queen Elizabeth 2 Hwy), and is between the province's two largest cities, Edmonton and Calgary. It is a 15-minute drive from the south side of Edmonton going north on QE2 to Leduc. It is about a 2-hour drive from Calgary to Leduc on QE2 north. Leduc is on the north end of Alberta Hwy 2A and goes south to Red Deer which is also on Alberta Highway 2. Leduc is also on the east end of Alberta Hwy 39. From Leduc, Hwy 39 runs east going through the communities of Calmar, Thorsby, Warburg and ends just east of Drayton Valley. The shopping complex, Leduc Common, is on the west side of Leduc along Hwy 39. Secondary Hwy 625 leads to the west side of Leduc and turns into Rollyview Road in the city.

By bus Ebus, toll-free: +1-877-769-3287. Service from Edmonton, Calgary and Red Deer. The stop is at a gas station in Nisku, 4km from downtown Leduc. It's possible to reach this stop via Led

當地交通

Leduc Transit. Commuter service from Edmonton, and hourly service from Edmonton International Airport. Leduc Transit also offers an on-demand transit service in Leduc and Nisku, weekdays only. (updated Oct 2024) Major roadways in Leduc include: Blackgold Drive which runs from Leduc Estates in the west to the Black Gold Recreational Centre in the east, 50th Street which runs south and north, and 50th Ave which runs east and west. When the weather is nice in spring, summer, and fall, it is common for residents to walk, bike or roller blade around town. There are many kilometres of bike paths in Leduc, making it an ideal way to see the city. There are several taxi companies in Leduc.

必看景點

The 1 City Hall. building, on 50th Street, is very lovely. There is a manmade lake with water fountains in the summer. During the winter (when the ice is thick and frozen, always check ice conditions) people like to skate on the lake. There are lights on the pine tree on the island in the lake to start the holiday season. Inside the city hall building is the atrium, with its beautiful greenery even in the cold winters. Don't be surprised to see a photoshoot for a wedding there, especially on the weekend. Leduc has several kilometers of Multiways for biking, rollerblading and walking. Leduc has a growing Downtown with a unique mix of restaurants, shops, and services. Community events are held within the Main Street Shopping District throughout the year. Common interest areas include by Fred John's Park, an artificial lake which also has a park and Telford Lake. There are several walking piers by Telford Lake and it is common for bird enthusiasts to spend time here. Leduc's lakes are not for swimming in. There are several historic buildings along Main Street. Best to just take a walk on a warm sunny day and see what wonders awaits you. Also check out the big plane statue next to the Royal Canadian Legion Hall on 50th Street. The most famous Leduc landmark is the Leduc No. 1 Oilwell which is located in Leduc County. No trip to Leduc is complete without seeing this famous site, which started the Alberta oilboom. It is about a 15-minute drive from the city, right close to the town of Devon. It has an interpretive centre, the Canadian Petroleum Discovery Centre, where you can about the discovery that made Leduc famous. Dr. Wood's Museum, 4801-49th Ave. Tu-F 11AM-5PM. This museum was the home of one of the first doctors in the area, Dr. Robert Woods, and his family. Dr. Woods practiced medicine out of his home in the attached medical wing. Built in 1927 for Dr. Woods, the house is a fine example of Craftsman style architecture, decorated in the Art Deco period.

體驗活動

Leduc has activities for people of all ages.

The Leduc Recreation Centre (also known as Black Gold Centre) has a pool, skating rink, curling rink and is being expanded to include a soccer field and more. L.A. Crude have two rugby pitches just behind where matches can be viewed throughout the summer. During the summer, the spray park is opened outside (admission only for those who buy tickets for the swimming pool). The Black Gold Arena is home to the Leduc Riggers Hockey Team. The Alexendar Arena is another skating complex located on 50th Street. Beside it is the outdoor pool which is open from the thirdvweekend in May to the first weekend in September. Across the street from the Alexander Arena is Leduc Cinemas. This is Leduc's only cinema showing 4 or 5 movies a week on four different screens. Ticket