Trochu, a quaint town nestled in central Alberta, Canada, is a hidden gem surrounded by the picturesque Kneehill County. Located approximately 15 km north of Three Hills, Trochu is conveniently situated at the junction of Highway 21 and Highway 585. The town owes its name to Armand Trochu, the settler who established the St. Anne Ranch Trading Company on the present site of the town in 1903.
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Trochu recorded a population of 998 living in 428 of its 469 total private dwellings. This represented a -5.7% change from its 2016 population of 1,058. With a land area of 2.78 km2, Trochu had a population density of 359.0/km2 in 2021.
In the 2016 Census of Population, Trochu recorded a population of 1,058 living in 421 of its 472 total private dwellings, a -1.3% change from its 2011 population of 1,072. The town had a population density of 380.6/km2 in 2016.
According to the Town of Trochu's 2012 municipal census, the population was 1,067, marking a 4.1% decrease from its 2009 municipal census population of 1,113.
Trochu is home to a stunning arboretum, boasting over 1,000 trees and shrubs of over 100 species. The arboretum also features various native and non-native flowering plant species, and showy floral displays.
The town also houses a local museum and offers a variety of recreational venues, including an arena, an outdoor swimming pool, a campground, and ball diamonds. One of the town's unique attractions is "The World's Tallest Golf Tee", standing 40 ft tall, located just outside the Trochu Golf and Country Club.
Trochu offers a range of amenities for all ages. The town features a youth centre, a seniors' drop-in centre, and an extended care facility, which was formerly the Trochu Hospital.
