Fairview, a town nestled in Peace Country, Alberta, Canada, has a rich history that dates back to 1928. The town was established when the railroad extended west from Whitelaw through the Beaver Indian Reserve, across a stubble field. The community of Waterhole, located five miles to the south, was relocated to the railroad site on skids and wagons. The first train rolled into Fairview on November 2, 1928, marking a significant milestone in the town's history. The hamlet was incorporated as a village on April 22, 1929, and later in 1949, it was incorporated into the Town of Fairview.
Fairview, Alberta, experiences a humid continental climate, classified as Dfb under the Köppen climate classification.
According to the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Fairview, Alberta, had a population of 2,817 living in 1,201 of its 1,376 total private dwellings. This represented a -6% change from its 2016 population of 2,998. The town, with a land area of 10.67 km2 (4.12 sq mi), had a population density of 264.0/km2 (683.8/sq mi) in 2021. In the 2016 Census, Fairview recorded a population of 2,998 living in 1,251 of its 1,363 total private dwellings, a -5.2% change from its 2011 population of 3,162. With a land area of 11.36 km2 (4.39 sq mi), it had a population density of 263.9/km2 (683.5/sq mi) in 2016.
Fairview, Alberta, is a hub of cultural activities and events. The town hosts the Agriculture Society Fair, Fairview & District Lions Club Annual Old Time Country Music Festival, the Annual Waterhole Pro Rodeo and Parade, Malanka Ukrainian New Year, the Peace Classic Wheels Car Show, Annual Summers End Festival, and the Emergency Services Regimental Ball.
Fairview, Alberta, offers a plethora of attractions for both residents and visitors. The town boasts an indoor swimming facility at the Fairview Aquatic Centre, a golf course, a skating rink at the Fairplex, a ski hill, as well as curling and bowling facilities. The Fairview Regional Aquatic Centre, a $3.4M collaborative project between the Town of Fairview and the M.D. of Fairview No. 136, features a waterslide, a zero depth wading pool, a 25m lap pool, a Tarzan swing, monkey bars, a whirlpool, and a climbing wall. The Fairview Olympians swim club is also located at the facility, offering various programs.
