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Robb & Cadomin
Evansburg
Evansburg
Evansburg
Robb offers breathtaking
scenery, hunting and fishing
With a population of about 70, Robb is located 60 km
southwest of Edson in the “Coal Branch” along the Embarras Located on the Yellowhead Highway only 55 minutes west of Edmonton and 60 miles east of Edson
River. The Hamlet is associated with forestry and coal
mining. Entwistle and Evansburg are proud to boast a collaborative partnership that keeps both communities strong.
With the re-emergence of a demand for coal, several mines When you travel to our neck of the woods, we invite you to take part in the activities. We look forward to sharing our
reopened in the 1970s and prospects for increased amazing activities and scenery with you! You might just fall in love with our neck of the wood too!
Cadomin is a hamlet with many year round development were good. Over time, Robb has become home
residents, nestled in the McLeod River Valley to those who remain working in the Coal Branch and those Entwistle and Evansburg each have their own mascots. Entwistle used the diamond as our symbol remembering our
between Cadomin Mountain and Lelland Mountain. who wish to enjoy the rustic environment of the hamlet, brief claim to fame. Evansburg has the “Grouch”. In August, as part of the Pembina Valley Daze, the community chooses a
The coal needed for the steam locomotives and for either seasonally or throughout the year. new “Grouch” to represent the community. The tradition began in 1961when local artist John Lauer was commissioned to
industry were the reasons for Cadomin's existence. As another old mining town in the Coal Branch, many of create a new welcome sign and he listed the population as “603 people, 29 dogs, 41 cats and one grouch.” Speculation
In the old days, Cadomin boasted a community of the old mine buildings from the town of Robb, and other was rampant as to who the grouch was and in 1979 the Chamber of Commerce decided to settle the question and put it to
1,800 people. communities along the Coal Branch, are still located in the a vote. Each year a new grouch is elected and the title comes with real responsibilities.
Around 1952, the first diesel locomotive slipped into hamlet. This beautiful little hamlet is settled comfortably
Cadomin for a load of coal, and this marked the among the hills and trees with a strong sense of community
beginning of the end, because it didn't burn one support and pride from its residents.
ounce of coal. The Coal Branch started to die, towns There is plenty of basic camping in the surrounding area. Race Trac Gas
around Cadomin completely closed up: Mountain
Park, Luscar, Lelland and Mercoal. Spectacular Cadomin Car/Truck/R.V. Wash
#
Home to summer and year round residents, the # # timed wand wash spacious, bright, clean bays
lots of soap and hot water spot-free rinse
#
area is peaceful. It boasts spectacular scenery, With a population of 40, Cadomin is also located in the Laundromat
excellent big game hunting and fishing. Or just to area of Yellowhead County known as the Coal Branch. It is # # clean, inviting facility, featuring large commercial front-load washers
drop-off laundry service available attendant always on duty
#
drive through and view the mountains and have a approximately 50 km south of Hinton and 100 km
Pop, coffee, snacks, real fruit slushes, ice
picnic. southwest of Edson and sits picturesquely between Lelland Gas, Diesel & Propane, R.O. Drinking Water
Mountain and Cadomin Mountain. OPEN 7 D
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEKAYS A WEEKAYS A WEEK
OPEN 7 D
With its spectacular scenery, Cadomin is now a great 4620 50th Ave., (Hwy 16A), Evansburg, AB
destination area for outdoor tourism including hiking,
biking, camping, ATV trails, big game hunting, fishing, and
other outdoor adventures. With its stunning mountain Robb and Cadomin offer spectacular
scenery it also makes a great day trip for picnics and ROBB-CADOMIN
exploring. scenery, hunting and fishing
When it was established in the early 1900's, Cadomin was one grouch.
a bustling mining town, until 1952 when the mine shut
down causing a slow decline in population. It once had an Robb area provides the traveler with a variety of
RCMP detachment, government liquor store, drug store, a scenery ranging from rolling hay and pasture
Bank of Nova Scotia, and a population of 1,700 back in fields to mountains with clear streams tumbling
1931. over rocky beds. It also demonstrates the wealth
Currently in Cadomin there is food, lodging, and propane of resources available in this portion of Alberta.
-but no gas station. You will have to gas up in Hinton or In Edson you travel west along Highway 16 to
Edson. Located near Cadomin are the historical remains of the Robb turnoff.
the mines, Mountain Park Cemetery, and Cadomin Caves Continue south along route 47 and pass the
(currently closed by Alberta Environment for the protection banks of the Embarrass River. A little further
of the local bat population), the McLeod River and down the road you might want to stop at Fickle
Campgrounds. Southwest of Cadomin is the Whitehorse Lake for camping, boating and fishing. Stop at
Wildland Provincial Park and the Cardinal Divide. the beautiful hamlet of Robb where they have a
hotel, restaurant, gas station, convenience store
and new Multiplex facility.
There are many opportunities to stop and fish,
hike and quad in the area and enjoy McLeod
River. 25
Robb & Cadomin
Evansburg
Evansburg
Evansburg
Robb offers breathtaking
scenery, hunting and fishing
With a population of about 70, Robb is located 60 km
southwest of Edson in the “Coal Branch” along the Embarras Located on the Yellowhead Highway only 55 minutes west of Edmonton and 60 miles east of Edson
River. The Hamlet is associated with forestry and coal
mining. Entwistle and Evansburg are proud to boast a collaborative partnership that keeps both communities strong.
With the re-emergence of a demand for coal, several mines When you travel to our neck of the woods, we invite you to take part in the activities. We look forward to sharing our
reopened in the 1970s and prospects for increased amazing activities and scenery with you! You might just fall in love with our neck of the wood too!
Cadomin is a hamlet with many year round development were good. Over time, Robb has become home
residents, nestled in the McLeod River Valley to those who remain working in the Coal Branch and those Entwistle and Evansburg each have their own mascots. Entwistle used the diamond as our symbol remembering our
between Cadomin Mountain and Lelland Mountain. who wish to enjoy the rustic environment of the hamlet, brief claim to fame. Evansburg has the “Grouch”. In August, as part of the Pembina Valley Daze, the community chooses a
The coal needed for the steam locomotives and for either seasonally or throughout the year. new “Grouch” to represent the community. The tradition began in 1961when local artist John Lauer was commissioned to
industry were the reasons for Cadomin's existence. As another old mining town in the Coal Branch, many of create a new welcome sign and he listed the population as “603 people, 29 dogs, 41 cats and one grouch.” Speculation
In the old days, Cadomin boasted a community of the old mine buildings from the town of Robb, and other was rampant as to who the grouch was and in 1979 the Chamber of Commerce decided to settle the question and put it to
1,800 people. communities along the Coal Branch, are still located in the a vote. Each year a new grouch is elected and the title comes with real responsibilities.
Around 1952, the first diesel locomotive slipped into hamlet. This beautiful little hamlet is settled comfortably
Cadomin for a load of coal, and this marked the among the hills and trees with a strong sense of community
beginning of the end, because it didn't burn one support and pride from its residents.
ounce of coal. The Coal Branch started to die, towns There is plenty of basic camping in the surrounding area. Race Trac Gas
around Cadomin completely closed up: Mountain
Park, Luscar, Lelland and Mercoal. Spectacular Cadomin Car/Truck/R.V. Wash
#
Home to summer and year round residents, the # # timed wand wash spacious, bright, clean bays
lots of soap and hot water spot-free rinse
#
area is peaceful. It boasts spectacular scenery, With a population of 40, Cadomin is also located in the Laundromat
excellent big game hunting and fishing. Or just to area of Yellowhead County known as the Coal Branch. It is # # clean, inviting facility, featuring large commercial front-load washers
drop-off laundry service available attendant always on duty
#
drive through and view the mountains and have a approximately 50 km south of Hinton and 100 km
Pop, coffee, snacks, real fruit slushes, ice
picnic. southwest of Edson and sits picturesquely between Lelland Gas, Diesel & Propane, R.O. Drinking Water
Mountain and Cadomin Mountain. OPEN 7 D
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEKAYS A WEEKAYS A WEEK
OPEN 7 D
With its spectacular scenery, Cadomin is now a great 4620 50th Ave., (Hwy 16A), Evansburg, AB
destination area for outdoor tourism including hiking,
biking, camping, ATV trails, big game hunting, fishing, and
other outdoor adventures. With its stunning mountain Robb and Cadomin offer spectacular
scenery it also makes a great day trip for picnics and ROBB-CADOMIN
exploring. scenery, hunting and fishing
When it was established in the early 1900's, Cadomin was one grouch.
a bustling mining town, until 1952 when the mine shut
down causing a slow decline in population. It once had an Robb area provides the traveler with a variety of
RCMP detachment, government liquor store, drug store, a scenery ranging from rolling hay and pasture
Bank of Nova Scotia, and a population of 1,700 back in fields to mountains with clear streams tumbling
1931. over rocky beds. It also demonstrates the wealth
Currently in Cadomin there is food, lodging, and propane of resources available in this portion of Alberta.
-but no gas station. You will have to gas up in Hinton or In Edson you travel west along Highway 16 to
Edson. Located near Cadomin are the historical remains of the Robb turnoff.
the mines, Mountain Park Cemetery, and Cadomin Caves Continue south along route 47 and pass the
(currently closed by Alberta Environment for the protection banks of the Embarrass River. A little further
of the local bat population), the McLeod River and down the road you might want to stop at Fickle
Campgrounds. Southwest of Cadomin is the Whitehorse Lake for camping, boating and fishing. Stop at
Wildland Provincial Park and the Cardinal Divide. the beautiful hamlet of Robb where they have a
hotel, restaurant, gas station, convenience store
and new Multiplex facility.
There are many opportunities to stop and fish,
hike and quad in the area and enjoy McLeod
River. 25
