This small Natural Area is named for the Victoria Settlement historic site which is about 4 km upstream from it. It is located about 10 km southwest of the town of Smoky Lake.
Map of the Area
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Other Information
Victoria Settlement NA consists of an island in the North Saskatchewan River and a small parcel of land on the river’s north bank; access to the site is difficult.
Aboriginal, Methodist, HBC, Ukrainian. Lying along the North Saskatchewan River, this historic district illustrates several facets of the settlement of the West [1]. At this ancient Aboriginal meeting place, a Methodist Mission was founded in 1863. It was soon joined by a Hudson’s Bay Company trading post. These formed the nucleus for Métis and European, particularly Ukrainian, agricultural communities, characterized respectively by the use of river and square lots. It was named Victoria Settlement, after Queen Victoria [2].
Site Statistics
| Site Name | Victoria Settlement |
| 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 #) | 359 |
| Site # (Parks Website) | 485 |
| Total Area | 14.21 ha. (35.11 ac.) |
| Steward-Status | |
| Recreation Activities | none noted |
| 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: Information & Facilities – Victoria Settlement Natural Area | Alberta Parks (All links accessed on 2023-01-15).
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