Community Information: The Village of Milo, Alberta

Located on Hwy 542, 46.6 km (28.9 miles) north east of Vulcan; or 134.9 km (83.8 miles) southeast Calgary; or 126 km (78.3 miles) south of Drumheller.

Milo is on the shortest route for travelers who visit the Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park in Cluny & Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump at FortMacleod.

Milo is a clean, close-knit, thriving community that has grown and prospered over the years. There are several businesses serving the community and two churches: United and Lutheran. A beautiful new Community Hall was opened in 1985 and in 1998 the curling rink was expanded. The local Lions Club operates and maintains a grassed and well-treed playground, the Milo Walking Path takes bikers and hikers down to the lake, and a state-of the art playground adorns the school grounds.

Milo has many native sights around, including buffalo jumps, tipi rings, medicine wheels, and the Legend of Coffin Handle Butte.With its proximity to the TransCanada highway and to Calgary, Milo is a developer's paradise and a beautiful spot to take up quite, quality of life residence, for family or for retirement.

For more information about the Village of Milo, Visit their official website:
http://www.telusplanet.net/public/vilmilo/

Blackfoot Crossing Historic Park

Historic Walking Tour of Milo (coming soon to DOWNLOAD)

Walking / Bike Path

Coffin Handle Butte

Crowfoot Ferry

CAMPGROUNDS IN AND AROUND MILO, ALBERTA:
Lake McGregor Recreation Area, 403-897-3933

Fishing all year-round, lakeshore campsites with fire pits, a swimming area and dock. Also features a playground and washrooms. Site of annual Fisherama in August.

Milo RV Park, 403-599-3883

10 sites with full hook ups.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION IN MILO, ALBERTA:
Milo Hotel, 403-599-3853

DINING IN MILO, ALBERTA:
Milo Café, 403-599-3832

To find out more about moving or doing business in Vulcan County and its communities, contact the Vulcan Business Development Society (www.vulcanbusiness.ca)

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