Lamont County Discover Lamont County Lamont County offers a combination of nature, history, and culture that provides unique opportunities for a wide variety of activities, events and education for people of all ages and backgrounds. Known as the “Church Capital of North America”, due to our over 40 historical churches, and the “Cradle of Ukrainian Settlement in Canada”, because of the historical significance of Ukrainian settlement in Lamont County, our county is a vibrant and vital community that offers visitors and residents alike a way to reconnect with what’s important in their lives. With attractions located only 30 minutes from Edmonton, Lamont County is the perfect destination for a weekend getaway! Nestled in the Beaver Hills and a part of the Beaver Hills Biosphere, Lamont County boasts attractions such as Elk Island National Park, the Ukrainian Cultural
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Heritage Village, and the Babas and Borshch Ukrainian Festival. Join us in the Lamont August 21-22, 2021 for the 8th annual Babas and Borshch Ukrainian Festival! This all-encompassing Ukrainian festival has become a mainstay festival in Alberta since its inception in 2011. For more information on upcoming events within Lamont County, visit the county website.
