Coronation

Municipality website:  www.town.coronation.ab.ca
With a population of just over 1000, the town of Coronation is located 196 kms east of Red Deer, and 269 kms southeast of Edmonton.  Our elevation is 789 meters.

Coronation was named in honour of the coronation of King George V.  The Town was registered as a Village on December 16, 1911, and by April 12, 1912, was declared a Town.  Some of the original buildings from Coronation's early years proudly remain.
Indoor Recreation & Facilities
  • Coronation Memorial Arena: full size artificial ice; concession; heated bleachers
  • Curling Rink: 4 sheets of artificial ice; concession; licensed lounge
  • Rec Centre: 5-pin bowling; 4 lanes; billiards; concession
  • Coronation Community Centre: modern banquet & performance facility; full kitchen; stage w/ dressing rooms; sound system; meeting rooms w/ wireless internet

Outdoor Recreation & Facilities
  • Coronation Campground & RV Park: camping; day use/picnic area; fishing
  • Coronation Dam: camping; fishing; washrooms; showers; open May to October
  • Coronation Pool Complex: outdoor; 25 meter length; diving; wading; bleachers
  • Coronation Community Golf Course: 9 hole par 36, grass greens
  • Tennis Courts: 2 cement courts, outdoor (adjacent to Pool Complex & Arena)
  • Ball Diamonds: 4 diamonds; covered dugouts; bleachers; concession; washrooms
  • Rodeo Grounds: adjacent to Campground & RV Park

Performing Arts 
  • Coronation Royal Performing Arts: volunteer troupes entertain with music, dance and theatre; performances run October to March
  • Zinger Brothers Music Barn: annual (August) outdoor Music Jamboree

Museums & Archives, and Points of Interest
  • Coronation Heritage Museum: Railway tribute; Schoolhouse; open June to August
  • Murals: located throughout town

​Coronation Airport  (IATA: YCT  /  ICAO: CYCT) 
 - Location: 1 Nautical Mile (1.9 km; 1.2 mi) south of Coronation.
 - Elevation: 2595 ft / 791 m
 - Coordinates: 52-04-30 N & 111-26-43 W
 - Runway: Length = 3000 ft / 914 m (asphalt surface); Direction = 11/29
Visit our interactive Amenities Map where you can locate and identify many of the primary amenities county-wide, such as:
  • Municipal Services like Hospitals, Police & Schools,
  • Sports & Recreation facilities,
  • Industrial & Business Parks,
  • Campgrounds,
  • Museums & Points of Interest. 

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