Bellis, Alberta
Encyclopedia
Bellis is a hamlet
in central Alberta
, Canada
within Smoky Lake County
. It is located 8 kilometres (5 mi) west of Highway 36, approximately 111 kilometres (69 mi) northeast of Edmonton
.
The hamlet's name derives from the "white woods", referring to the local birch and poplars.
Hamlet (place)
A hamlet is usually a rural settlement which is too small to be considered a village, though sometimes the word is used for a different sort of community. Historically, when a hamlet became large enough to justify building a church, it was then classified as a village...
in central Alberta
Central Alberta
Central Alberta is a region located in the Canadian province of Alberta.Central Alberta is the most densely populated rural area in the province...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
within Smoky Lake County
Smoky Lake County, Alberta
Smoky Lake County is a municipal district in north-eastern Alberta, Canada.It is located in Census Division 12. The county seat is in the Town of Smoky Lake.-Demographics:...
. It is located 8 kilometres (5 mi) west of Highway 36, approximately 111 kilometres (69 mi) northeast of Edmonton
Edmonton
Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census...
.
The hamlet's name derives from the "white woods", referring to the local birch and poplars.