Langdon, Alberta, is a quaint hamlet nestled in southern Alberta, Canada. Under the jurisdiction of Rocky View County, Langdon boasts a rich history, having held village status from August 31, 1907, to January 1, 1946.
Situated 12 km east of the City of Calgary, Langdon is conveniently located at the intersection of Highway 560 (Glenmore Trail) and Highway 797. It's approximately 6 km south of the Trans Canada Highway and 7 km north of Highway 22X. The hamlet stands at an elevation of 1,005 m, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Langdon is part of Census Division No. 6 and falls within the federal riding of Bow River. The hamlet's representation in the federal government is by Member of Parliament Martin Shields, while Councillor Al Schule serves in the municipal government.
Langdon was named after R.B. Langdon, a member of Langdon & Shepard, a Canadian Pacific Railway subcontracting firm. Born in Vermont in 1826, R.B. Langdon built a section of the railway line just east of Calgary. His extensive career in the railroad industry spanned at least ten US states, including a notable stint with the St. Paul & Pacific Railroad in 1858.
Langdon's influence extended beyond the railroad, serving as a state senator in Minnesota from 1873 to 1881. The nearby Shepard station was named after his partner. Langdon was one of two people to turn the first sod in the settlement in 1882. A year later, a railway station was set up in a boxcar and named after him.
Langdon's growth continued with the establishment of a post office on January 1, 1890, and a telegraph office in 1899. The hamlet incorporated as a village on August 31, 1907, before dissolving on January 1, 1946, to become part of the Municipal District of Conrich No. 44.
According to the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Langdon had a population of 5,497 living in 1,759 of its 1,792 total private dwellings. This figure represents a 3.6% increase from its 2016 population of 5,305. With a land area of 9.26 km2, Langdon had a population density of 593.6/km2 in 2021.
The 2018 municipal census conducted by Rocky View County reported a population of 5,364, marking a 9.5% increase from its 2013 municipal census population count of 4,897.
Langdon is home to The Track, a golf course formerly known as the Boulder Creek Golf Course. This beautiful course offers a great day out for golf enthusiasts.
Nature lovers will appreciate the wetland waterfowl habitat, Weed Lake, located to the northwest of Langdon.
Langdon Days is a much-anticipated annual event hosted during the summer baseball season. The event features a parade down the main street and provides excellent advertising opportunities for small businesses in the town.
