Bragg Creek
Hamlet in Alberta, Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Bragg Creek is a hamlet in southern Alberta under the jurisdiction of Rocky View County[2] in Division No. 6.
Bragg Creek | |
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Location of Bragg Creek in Alberta | |
Coordinates: 50.95159°N 114.55951°W / 50.95159; -114.55951 | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Alberta |
Census division | No. 6 |
Municipal district | Rocky View County |
Government | |
• Type | Unincorporated |
• Reeve | Greg Boehlke |
• Governing body | Rocky View County Council
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Area (2021)[1] | |
• Land | 1.55 km2 (0.60 sq mi) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 432 |
• Density | 278.3/km2 (721/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Area code | +1-403 |
Bragg Creek is located 30 km (19 mi) west of Calgary (via Highway 8 and Highway 22) at the confluence of the Elbow River and Bragg Creek north of the intersection of Highway 66 and Highway 22.
Situated in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, this charming hamlet is steeped in tradition and history. Just a 30-minute drive from Calgary, close to the junctions of Highways 8 and 22, it’s a community of outdoor enthusiasts, artists, ranchers, and local businesses. This eclectic mix of residents coexist in harmony with nature and are proud to call Bragg Creek home. It has been the location of several movies and TV series.