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Lethbridge Information and Attractions
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Lethbridge Area Info and Major Attractions
LETHBRIDGE CITY
Lethbridge is split into three geographical areas:
North, South, and West. The Oldman River separates West Lethbridge from the other two while the Crowsnest Highway and the Canadian Pacific Railway rail line separate North and South Lethbridge.
The newest of the three areas, West Lethbridge (pop. 29,673) is home to the University of Lethbridge. Much of the city's recent growth has been on the west side, and it has the youngest median age of the three.
The north side (pop. 24,514) was originally populated by workers from local coal mines. It has the oldest population of the three areas, is home to multiple industrial parks and includes the former town of Hardieville, which was annexed by Lethbridge in 1978.
South Lethbridge (pop. 29,773) is the commercial heart of the city. It contains the downtown core, the bulk of retail and hospitality establishments, and the Lethbridge College.
GEOGRAPHY
The city of Lethbridge is located at 49.7° north latitute and 112.833° west longitude and covers an area of 127.19 square kilometres (49.11 sq mi). The city is divided by the Oldman River; its valley has been turned into one of the largest urban park systems in North America at 16 square kilometres (4,000 acres) of protected land. The city is Alberta's fourth largest by population after Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer. It is the third largest in area after Calgary and Edmonton and is near the Canadian Rockies, 210 kilometres (130 miles) southeast of Calgary.
CLIMATE
Lethbridge has a moderate continental climate with an average maximum temperature of 12.3 °C (54.1 °F) and an average minimum temperature of −1.0 °C (30.2 °F). With an average precipitation of 386.3 millimetres (15.21 in) and 264 dry days on average, Lethbridge is the second driest city in Canada. On average, Lethbridge has 116 days with wind speed of 40 km/h (25 mph) or higher, ranking it as the second city in Canada for such weather. Its high elevation of 929 metres (3,048 ft) and close proximity to the Rocky Mountains provides Lethbridge with cooler summers than other locations in the Canadian prairies.These factors protect the city from strong northwest and southwest winds and contribute to frequent chinook winds during the winter. Lethbridge winters have the warmest temperatures in the prairies, reducing the severity and duration of winter cold periods and resulting in fewer days with snow cover.
POPULATION The population of Lethbridge was 83,960 in 2008. In 2006, the federal census reported a population of 74,637 in the city and 95,196 in the metropolitan area.
Lethbridge Real Estate - Area Overview
North Lethbridge Real Estate Overview
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Fairmont Real Estate
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West Lethbridge Real Estate Overview
West Highlands Real Estate
Riverstone Real Estate
Copperwood Real Estate
Paradise Canyon Real Estate
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LETHBRIDGE ATTRACTIONS http://www.chooselethbridge.ca/chooselivability/attractions.php LETHBRIDGE GOLF COURSES Henderson Lake Golf Club Paradise Canyon Golf Club Evergreen Golf Centre Puttz Miniature Golf Bridge Valley Golf Course Paradise Canyon Golf Resort |
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