Millarville facts for kids

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Hamlet
The eastern part of the hamlet of Millarville, looking ENE from Highway 549. Highways 22 is visible near the right edge of the image.
Millarville Location in Alberta
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
Census division	No. 6
Municipal district	Foothills County
Government
• Type	Unincorporated
Elevation	1,185 m (3,888 ft)
Population  (2003)
• Total	58
Time zone	UTC−7 (MST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−6 (MDT)

Millarville is a hamlet in Alberta, Canada within the Foothills County. It is located in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies at an elevation of 1,185 metres (3,888 ft). The hamlet is located northwest of the intersection of the Cowboy Trail (Highway 22) and Highway 549, approximately 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) north of Turner Valley and 35 kilometres (22 mi) southwest of Calgary's city limits.

The hamlet is within Census Division No. 6 and in the federal riding of Macleod.

History

The post office first opened in April 1892.

Demographics

The population of Millarville according to the most recent 2003 municipal census conducted by Foothills County is 58.

Attractions

Helios is a former exhibit at the Leighton Art Centre

Millarville shares its name with the Millarville Market and Fair. Founded in 1907, the market and fair are hosted by the Millarville Racing and Agricultural Society on land northeast of the hamlet, 1.6 kilometres east down Highway 549, east. (MRAS).

The Leighton Art Centre includes a gallery of Alberta art and the museum home of founders and artists A.C. and Barbara Leighton. There is also a gallery shop of art and handcrafts.

Education

Millarville Community School is located in the hamlet. The school includes a kindergarten program through to grade eight.