High River – Canada

About High River

Located in Alberta, Canada, High River is a suburb of the greater Calgary area. About 68 km (42 km) south of Calgary, at the crossroads of Alberta Highways 2 and 23. As of the year 2021, there were 14,324 people living in High River.

The Highwood River, which passes through the center of town, is the inspiration for the name of the community.

Historically, the Blackfoot First Nation has occupied this region, and they gave it the name “Ispitzee” (or the “place of high trees along running water”). In the years after the signing of Treaty 7 in 1877 and the advent of the North-West Mounted Police in 1870, the region began to see a steady influx of new residents. The Crossing, as it came to be known, was the focal point of High River’s growth since it was the most accessible point over the Highwood River for humans, equines, and livestock. The Calgary and Edmonton Railway was finished in 1892, which helped the growth of the community.

Hotels in High River

1. Ramada by Wyndham High River

Address: 1512 13 Ave SE, High River, AB T1V 2B1, Canada

2. Super 8 by Wyndham High River AB

Address: 1601 13 Ave SE, High River, AB T1V 2B1, Canada

3. Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre

Address: 1104 11 Ave SE, High River, AB T1V 1P2, Canada

4. Best Western Plus Okotoks Inn & Suites

Address: 100 Southbank Road, Okotoks, AB T1S 0N3, Canada

5. Ranchland Inn

Address: 1719 20 Ave, Nanton, AB T0L 1R0, Canada

Universities in High River

1. Bow Valley College, High River Campus

Address: 710 Centre St SE 2nd Floor, High River, AB T1V 0H3, Canada

2. Academy of Learning High River

Address: 28 12 Ave SE Suite 4, High River, AB T1V 1T2, Canada

3. Advanced Foot Care Course Caritas College Ltd

Address: 2122 High Country Rise, High River, AB T1V 0E1, Canada