Flagstaff district, Alberta, Canada

Places to visit near Killam

Killam is a town in Flagstaff district, Alberta, Canada, home to about 1,056 people. Within 50 km by road there are 49 places to visit — 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 churches, 5 parks and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Peninsula Lake (33 km), Olivia Lake (46 km) and Driedmeat Lake (76 km).

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Killam, Alberta
Killam, Flagstaff district, Alberta, Canada. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Killam at a glance

Location
Flagstaff district, Alberta, Canada
Population
about 1,056
Coordinates
52.7834° N, 111.8517° W
Places within 50 km
49 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Killam

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Killam

92 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Killam. The closest is Whitewater Lake (12 km); the best-known is Peninsula Lake (33 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Killam

64 churches within 100 km of Killam. The closest is Killam Knox United Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Killam

51 parks within 100 km of Killam. The closest is Heritage Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Killam

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Killam. The closest is Cambridge S.D. No. 2116 (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Killam

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Killam. The closest is Hastings Coulée (50 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Killam

15 museums within 100 km of Killam. The closest is Iron Creek Museum (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Killam

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 214 km on the road.

  1. Start in Killam
  2. 36 km Viking Ribstones · heritage site, Beaver
  3. 11 km Olivia Lake · lake, Beaver
  4. 32 km Peninsula Lake · lake, Flagstaff
  5. 17 km Cambridge S.D. No. 2116 · heritage site, Village of Lougheed
  6. 67 km Big Knife Provincial Park · nature spot, County of Paintearth
  7. 51 km Back to Killam

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How to reach Killam

    All places near Killam by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Killam by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1992Whitewater Lake (12 km)
    Churches1864Killam Knox United Church (1 km)
    Parks551Heritage Park (1 km)
    Forts & heritage319Cambridge S.D. No. 2116 (27 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints216Hastings Coulée (50 km)
    Museums215Iron Creek Museum (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens04Big Knife Provincial Park (51 km)
    Other attractions04Camrose Regional Exhibition (85 km)
    Beaches & coast03Tillicum Beach (77 km)
    Waterfalls02FT Water Falls and Pond (86 km)

    Killam: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Killam?

    Peninsula Lake (lake, about 33 km), Olivia Lake (lake, about 46 km), Killam Knox United Church (church, about 1 km), Heritage Park (park, about 1 km), Cambridge S.D. No. 2116 (heritage site, about 27 km), Centennial Park (park, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Killam?

    49 places on Spotwander: 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 churches, 5 parks, 3 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Killam?

    Whitewater Lake, about 12 km by road; Wavy Lake (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Killam?

    Killam Knox United Church, about 1 km by road; Bethania Lutheran Church (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Killam?

    Heritage Park, about 1 km by road; Centennial Park (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Killam?

    Start in Killam, visit Viking Ribstones, then Olivia Lake, then Peninsula Lake, then Cambridge S.D. No. 2116, then Big Knife Provincial Park, and drive back — about 214 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Killam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Killam

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Killam’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Killam on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.