This quarter-section NA located 8 km northwest of the Town of Thorsby is roughly divided by Strawberry Creek as it flows toward the North Saskatchewan River.
Map of the Area
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Other Information
Thorsby Natural Area encompasses flats, floodplains and meander scars associated with Strawberry Creek. The north half of the site is fairly level with occasional depressions. Vegetation is mainly dense aspen forest with dense, diverse herbaceous and shrub layers. Small stands of white spruce are found in the ravine bottoms. The site is heavily used by Moose and deer (Alberta Parks website, 2012).
Please note that there is no direct road access to this area other than through private land which surrounds it.
The nearby town was named for Torsby Sweden in 1908, the birthplace of the first postmaster who added the ‘h’ to the name [1].
Biophysical Observations (via iNaturalist)
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Observations & Projects for this Natural Area
- Observations for this Natural Area.
- No iNaturalist Projects.
Site Statistics
| Site Name | Thorsby |
| Site Type | Natural Area |
| Subtype | Order-in-council (OC) |
| Natural Region(s) | Dry Mixedwood |
| O.C. No. (Land Ref. Manual) | 454/71 |
| PASite ID (Map Ref #) | 56 |
| Site # (Parks Website) | 467 |
| Total Area | 65.15 ha. (160.99 ac.) |
| Steward-Status | |
| Recreation Activities | hunting |
| IUCN | II |
| Operated By | Parks Division |
| Notes and Comments |
References
The following links are provided as a courtesy but are not verified or endorsed by SAPAA. Clicking on the link will cause you to leave the SAPAA website. Primary source of information is: Government of Alberta – Government of Alberta – Information & Facilities – Thorsby Natural Area | Alberta Parks (2025-10-29).
- Aubrey, Merrily K., ed., Concise Place Names of Alberta, University of Calgary Press, 2006. p.322.
SAPAA 
The first post master of the town of Thorsby was born in Torsby, Sweden. Whether he or someone else added the ‘h’ to the name is unclear. The site itself is accessible by either knocking on the door of the surrounding landowners or wait until winter – when you can walk down the frozen Strawberry Creek. One may involve a ‘No’ or an invitation in for coffee; the other seeing the frozen meandering of the creek – the latter two being both great options!
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