Nanton, Alberta

Nanton
—  Town  —
Town of Nanton
Canadian Grain Elevator Discovery Centre, Nanton
Location of Nanton in Alberta
Coordinates: 50°20′58″N 113°46′18″W / 50.34944°N 113.77167°W / 50.34944; -113.77167Coordinates: 50°20′58″N 113°46′18″W / 50.34944°N 113.77167°W / 50.34944; -113.77167
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
Region	Southern Alberta
Census division	3
Municipal District	Willow Creek No. 26
Government
– Mayor	John J. Blake
– Governing body	Nanton Town Council
– MLA
Area
– Total	4.25 km2 (1.6 sq mi)
Elevation	1,025 m (3,363 ft)
Population (2006)[1]
– Total	2,055
– Density	483.3/km2 (1,251.7/sq mi)
Time zone	MST (UTC-7)
Highways	Highway 2 Highway 533
Website	Town of Nanton

Nanton is a town in southern Alberta, Canada. Nanton was named after Sir Augustus Meredith Nanton, of Winnipeg (1860–1925) who directed firms that offered financing for farms and ranches throughout the west. It is located south of Calgary at the junction of Highway 2 and Highway 533.

Demographics

The population of the Town of Nanton according to its 2009 municipal census is 2,124.^[2]

In 2006, Nanton had a population of 2,055 living in 853 dwellings, an 11.6% increase from 2001. The town has a land area of 4.25 km² (1.64 sq mi) and a population density of 483.3 /km² (1,252 /sq mi).^[1]

Attractions

Nanton is known primarily for three distinct features: the first being its aviation museum (Bomber Command Museum of Canada), second being its high number of antique shops, and third being its two fully restored grain elevators on north-bound Highway 2.

The Canadian Grain Elevator Discovery Centre is a set of restored grain elevators located in the centre of Nanton. The "Save One" society's goal is to preserve examples of old grain elevators to educate visitors about the town's, and Alberta's, agricultural history.

See also

• List of communities in Alberta
• List of towns in Alberta

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Statistics Canada (Census 2006). "Nanton - Community Profile". http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/data/profiles/community/Details/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=4803026&Geo2=PR&Code2=48&Data=Count&SearchText=Nanton&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&GeoLevel=&GeoCode=4803026. Retrieved 2007-06-12. 
2. ^ Alberta Municipal Affairs (2009-09-15). "Alberta 2009 Official Population List". http://municipalaffairs.gov.ab.ca/documents/LGS/2009pop.pdf. Retrieved 2010-09-14. 

External links

• Town of Nanton
• The Foothills Guide - Nanton Community/Regional Portal (Business Listings, Classifieds, & Events)
• Nanton and District Chamber of Commerce
• Bomber Command Museum of Canada