Bittern Lake
Bittern Lake
Rosenroll (1904–1911) | |
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| Village of Bittern Lake | |
Location in Alberta | |
| Coordinates: 53°00′16.3″N 113°03′32.5″W / 53.004528°N 113.059028°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 10 |
| Municipal district | Camrose County |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | November 21, 1904 (as Rosenroll) |
| • Name change | December 16, 1911 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Charlie Debnam (acting) |
| • Governing body | Bittern Lake Village Council |
| Area (2021) | |
| • Land | 6.57 km2 (2.54 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 862 m (2,828 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 216 |
| • Density | 32.9/km2 (85/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Highways | Highway 13 |
| Waterway | Bittern Lake |
| Website | Official website |
Bittern Lake, originally named Rosenroll, is a village in central Alberta, Canada. It is located between Camrose and Wetaskiwin, on Highway 13. The first post office opened in the home of Ernest Roper in 1899. It was known as the Village of Rosenroll between 1904 and 1911. The present name comes from Cree Indians in the area, on account of bittern near the lake.
The lake itself is not accessible by road, and is not recommended for boating or fishing due to its high counts of alkali and its shallow waters. Locals enjoy the scenic walking trails around the lake as well as observing the native birds that nest in the area. The nearest shopping is in Camrose, Alberta.