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Black Diamond

Alberta, Canada · North America

About Black Diamond

Black Diamond sits on the route: 10 minutes from Turner Valley, 53km from Highwood Pass.

Black Diamond is a town located in Alberta, Canada. With a population of 3,663, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Black Diamond sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Edmonton time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Black Diamond to your route.

About Black Diamond

Black Diamond was a town in the Calgary Metropolitan Region of Alberta, Canada that is now within the Town of Diamond Valley. It is at the intersection of Highway 22 (Cowboy Trail) and Highway 7. Its first post office opened in 1907. Black Diamond was named because of coal deposits near the original town site. Little

Read more oil or gas remains. It was a sister town to Turner Valley, and has a hospital, shops, hotels and residences, elementary school (K-6th grade), high school (7th-12th grade), hockey rink and a Boys and Girls Club. Black Diamond is located in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies in the midst of some of Canada's best ranch country. A 3 km (1.9 mi) trail next to the roadway between Black Diamond and Turner Valley is named the Friendship Trail.

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Where is Black Diamond located?

Black Diamond is located in Alberta, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 50.6877 latitude, -114.2324 longitude.

What is the population of Black Diamond?

Black Diamond has a population of approximately 3,663 people, making it a town in Canada.

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Quick Information

Population
3,663
Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Region
Alberta
Timezone
America/Edmonton
Coordinates
50.6877, -114.2324

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Canada

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.

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Worth the detour from Black Diamond

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Highwood Pass

At 2,206 m, the highest paved road pass in Canada, on Kananaskis Trail (Highway 40) through the Alberta Rockies. Alpine meadows, bighorn sheep and grand front-range scenery; closed in winter for wildlife.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Black Diamond

  • 53 kmHighwood PassAt 2,206 m, the highest paved road pass in Canada, on Kananaskis Trail (Highway 40) through the Alberta Rockies. Alpine meadows, bighorn sheep and grand front-range scenery; closed in winter for wildlife.

Nearby Destinations

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🇨🇦 Canada

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