Athabasca in Athabasca County, Alberta — Canada’s Prairie Region (North America)

Athabasca Landing

Photographed By Dawn Bowen, June 28, 2008

1. Athabasca Landing Marker

Inscription. This was once the "jumping off point" for the vast northland. Here in 1887 the first steamboat "Athabasca" was built to ply the river between Mirror Landing and Grand Rapids.

Steamboats superceded the canoe, York boat, and scow, and were replaced themselves a few decades later by the railway.

Erected by Province of Alberta.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.

Location. 54° 43.276′ N, 113° 16.968′ W. Marker is in Athabasca, Alberta, in Athabasca County. Marker is at the intersection of 49 Avenue (Provincial Highway 55) and 48 Avenue on 49 Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4705 49 Avenue, Athabasca AB T9S 1B9, Canada. Touch for directions.

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Photographed By Dawn Bowen, June 28, 2008

2. Athabasca Landing Marker

Athabasca River image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dawn Bowen, June 28, 2008

3. Athabasca River

Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2008, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,624 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 5, 2008, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.