Alberta, Canada · North America
Wabasca-Desmarais sits on the route: 1 hours from Slave Lake.
Wabasca-Desmarais is a town located in Alberta, Canada. With a population of 1,594, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Wabasca-Desmarais 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 Wabasca-Desmarais to your route.
Wabasca ( WAH-bə-skah), also known as Wabasca-Desmarais, is a hamlet in northern Alberta, Canada within the Municipal District (MD) of Opportunity No. 17. It is located between and along the South and North Wabasca Lakes, at the intersection of Highway 813 and Highway 754. It is approximately 123 km (76 mi) northeastRead more
of Slave Lake.
Wabasca, which is the location of the MD of Opportunity No. 17's municipal office, consists of two historical communities – Wabasca and Desmarais. The hamlet has a population of 1,585 which is largely Indigenous. Another 2,157 additional residents live on five Indian reserves in the immediate surrounding area. These First Nations reserves include Wabasca 166, 166A, 166B, 166C and 166D of the Bigstone Cree Nation, and the Woodland Cree people.
The name Wabasca originates from the Cree word wâpaskâw, meaning "white grass," the name for the Wabasca River. Desmarais was named after Father Alphonse Desmarais, the first missionary in this area.
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Wabasca-Desmarais is located in Alberta, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 55.9667 latitude, -113.8500 longitude.
Wabasca-Desmarais has a population of approximately 1,594 people, making it a town in Canada.
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