Lethbridge is one of the warmest and sunniest cities in Canada with a population of 86,659.
Lethbridge is the commercial, financial, transportation and industrial centre of southern Alberta. The city's economy developed from drift mining for coal in the late 19th century and agriculture in the early 20th century. Half of the workforce is employed in the health, education, retail and hospitality sectors, and the top five employers are government-based. The only university in Alberta south of Calgary is in Lethbridge, and two of the three colleges in southern Alberta have campuses in the city. Cultural venues in the city include performing art theatres, museums and sports centres.
It is Alberta's fourth-largest city by population after Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer, and the third-largest by area after Calgary and Edmonton. The nearby Canadian Rockies contribute to the city's cool summers, mild winters, and windy climate.
Accomodation in Lethbridge
The City of Lethbridge has a great base camp for those planning to visit the rocky mountains. Visitors to the area will find that the city offers various types of accommodations to suit their needs.
Learn more about: Cabins, Chalets and Cottages or Hotel and Motel accomodations.
Lethbridge is known for its mild winters and windy climate. The mild weather allows locals and visitors to enjoy outdoor recreational activities for most the year.
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Lethbridge Canada Links:
City of Lethbridge Official web site - http://www.lethbridge.ca
Galt Museum - http://www.galtmuseum.com
Lethbridge Business Direstory - http://www.lethbridgedirectory.com/
Univeristy of Lethbridge - http://www.uleth.ca/
Lethbridge Transit - http://www.letsbusit.com/latransit/
Lethbridge Public Library - http://www.lethlib.ca/
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