2020 In & Around Vegreville

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Hamlet of Willingdon The Village of Willingdon is located north of Vegreville off of AB-857, on Hwy 45 just east of Whitford Lake. Willingdon has a population of roughly 300 people and was largely settled by Ukrainian and Romanian farmers. Five kilometres east of the town is the Historic Boian District, featuring St. Mary’s Romanian Orthodox Church and a museum dedicated to local Romanian pioneers. Stop by the Willingdon Tourist Park along

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Hwy 45 where you can find the World’s Largest Lapel Pin and a camping facility with 16 sites, 10 of which have power hookups and showers. Willingdon Fish & Game welcomes visitors to their stocked fish pond and park located on 53 Ave. & 49 St. For more information, contact the Village of Willingdon.


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