Vulcan
CanadaCA
Town in Alberta, Canada
Vulcan is a town in southern Alberta, Canada that is surrounded by Vulcan County. It is on Highway 23, midway between the cities of Calgary and Lethbridge. The population of the town was 1,769 in 2021. Now known as the "Official Star Trek Capital of Canada", Vulcan has a tourism building made to look like a landed space station, a statue of the original series' USS Enterprise, and other Star Trek themed attractions.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,769
- Coordinates
- 50.400, -113.252
- Timezone
- America/Edmonton
- Elevation
- 1049 m
Overview of Vulcan
Vulcan belongs to Canada and has the feel of a village. It counts about 1,769 residents. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. The local offer centres on nature. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 1,049 metres.
Things to do in Vulcan
Nature in Vulcan
(1)On the nature side, Vulcan offers Volcanoes. All of it is drawn from Vulcan's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Getting there & around
Vulcan is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Canada and continue by car or bike. Time zone: America/Edmonton.
Similar destinations
Places near Vulcan that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vulcan known for?
- Vulcan, in Canada, is best known for nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 1,769 residents.
- What can you do in Vulcan?
- Recorded activities in Vulcan include Volcanoes. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Vulcan located?
- Vulcan is located in Canada. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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