Wimborne, Alberta
# Wimborne, Alberta

Wimborne is a hamlet in southern Alberta, Canada within Kneehill County. It is located approximately 58 km (36 mi) southeast of Red Deer. It has an elevation of 975 m (3,199 ft).

The hamlet was probably named for Wimborne Minster in East Dorset, England.

## Demographics

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Wimborne had a population of 15 living in 12 of its 14 total private dwellings, a change of -25% from its 2016 population of 20. With a land area of 0.16 $km^2$ (0.062 sq mi), it had a population density of $93.8/km^2$ (242.8/sq mi) in 2021.

As a designated place in the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Wimborne had a population of 20 living in 14 of its 14 total private dwellings, a change of -35.5% from its 2011 population of 31. With a land area of 0.16 $km^2$ (0.062 sq mi), it had a population density of $125.0/km^2$ (323.7/sq mi) in 2016.

## Wimborne Days

An annual event that centers around the heritage of community building. Every year, the town and its community gathers to participate in events such as: lawnmower races, miniature golf, fireworks, BBQ and bouncy castle, along with other festivities. This event occurs on July 1 (a.k.a. Canada Day).

