Bragg Creek, AB

Bragg Creek is a small town in Alberta with a population of 550.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

550 Population 45/sq mi density

36°F Avg Temperature

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How Bragg Creek Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population550

Density45/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)

Rain23.2 in/yr

Elevation4,262 ft (1,299 m)

Bragg Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,262 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	36.2°F
	33% below US avg
January Average	15°F (-10°C)
July Average	56°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation	4,262 ft (1,299 m)
Area	12.2 sq mi (31.6 km²)
Population Density	45/sq mi
Coordinates	50.9513°N, 114.5603°W
Timezone	America/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.2"

39% below US avg

Snowfall 4.7"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.33"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.7 on Jan 26, 2025.

Feb 14, 2021	5 km N of Banff, Canada	M4.1	76 km
Nov 19, 1994	27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada	M4.0	144 km
Oct 19, 1996	26 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada	M3.9	148 km
Feb 28, 2000	10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada	M3.8	127 km
Aug 9, 2014	27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada	M3.8	142 km
Jan 26, 2025	58 km NNW of Banff, Canada	M3.7	120 km
Aug 13, 1998	67 km NNW of Banff, Canada	M3.6	133 km
Nov 11, 1990	33 km SSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada	M3.6	131 km
Jul 28, 2002	29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada	M3.6	42 km
Oct 19, 1996	30 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada	M3.6	138 km
Jun 18, 1991	15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada	M3.5	44 km
Oct 29, 1998	36 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada	M3.5	141 km
Sep 29, 2016	4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada	M3.2	134 km
Apr 23, 1999	34 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada	M3.0	141 km
Apr 24, 1996	33 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada	M2.9	142 km
Apr 10, 2011	16 km SE of Invermere, Canada	M2.9	108 km
Dec 14, 1990	27 km NNE of Elkford, Canada	M2.8	76 km
Jun 7, 2023	16 km NNW of Elkford, Canada	M2.7	90 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	15°F (-10°C)	0.8 in	Coldest
February	20°F (-7°C)	0.8 in	Driest
March	26°F (-3°C)	1.4 in
April	36°F (2°C)	1.8 in
May	45°F (7°C)	3.3 in
June	52°F (11°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
July	56°F (13°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	56°F (13°C)	2.8 in
September	48°F (9°C)	2.3 in
October	40°F (4°C)	1.3 in
November	25°F (-4°C)	1.0 in
December	17°F (-8°C)	0.8 in

Bragg Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 15°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Bragg Creek

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Banded Peak School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Bragg Creek

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Beats Radio	dance, edm	MP3 192 kbps
CBC Music Mountain (Calgary, CBR-FM, 102.1 FM, formerly CBC Radio 2)	blues, classical	AAC 48 kbps
CBC Radio One - Calgary, AB (MP3 stream)	features, news	MP3 128 kbps
CKCE-FM 101.5 "Today Radio" Calgary, AB	80s, 90s	AAC+ 48 kbps
CHFM-FM "Star 95.9" Calgary, AB	adult contemporary, rogers media	AAC+ 47 kbps
CJLI am700 The Light	christian, rock	AAC 96 kbps
ICI Musique Calgary - 89.7 FM, Edmonton - 101.1 FM (CBCX-FM)	blues, classical	AAC 48 kbps
CJSW 90.9 University of Calgary, AB - (AAC Stream)	campus radio, student radio	AAC 96 kbps
CJSW 90.9 University of Calgary, AB (MP3 Stream)	campus radio, student radio	MP3 128 kbps
CKXY 91.5 "Cochrane Now" Cochrane, AB	country	AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Bragg Creek

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Avro Museum
Cochrane Historical Museum

Libraries in Bragg Creek

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Nan Boothby Memorial Library		0.0

Hotels in Bragg Creek

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Azuridge Estate Hotel

Sleepy Creek Country Manor

Cafes in Bragg Creek

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bragg Creek Bakery & Cafe

Cinnamon Spoon

The Heart of Bragg Creek

Clinics in Bragg Creek

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Smile Lounge

Dentists in Bragg Creek

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bragg Creek Dental Clinic

Veterinaries in Bragg Creek

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banded Peak Veterinary Hospital

Bragg Creek Animal Hospital

Gas Stations in Bragg Creek

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Shell

Golf Courses in Bragg Creek

4 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club – Hawk Course

Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club – Raven Course

Redwood Meadows Golf & Country Club

Wintergreen Golf and Country Club

Breweries in Bragg Creek

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Half Hitch Brewing Company

Ski Resorts Near Bragg Creek

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Fortress Mountain Resort	0.0	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Fortress Mountain Resort	0.0	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Bragg Creek

17 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Calgary International Airport	YYC	Large Airport
Calgary / Springbank Airport	-	Medium Airport
Airdrie Aerodrome	-	Small Airport
Anchor 9 Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
Arkayla Springs Airport	-	Small Airport
Bishell's Airport	-	Small Airport
Black Diamond/Flying R Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
Calgary / Christiansen Field	-	Small Airport
Calgary / Okotoks (Rowland Field)	-	Small Airport
Calgary / Okotoks Air Park	-	Small Airport
Cu Nim Airport	-	Small Airport
De Winton South Calgary Airport	-	Small Airport
Didsbury/Minty Field	-	Small Airport
High River Airport	-	Small Airport
Highwood Airport	-	Small Airport
Red Deer Forestry Airport	-	Small Airport
Turner Valley Bar N Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Bragg Creek

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Bragg Creek Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bragg Creek

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Our Lady of Peace Mission

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UFO Sightings

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Waterfalls

Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors

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UFO Sightings Near Bragg Creek

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Bragg Creek.

Name	Year	Description
Bragg creek (canada), AB	2006	At about 2am&#44 A freind and I were awoken in his country home south of Bragg Creek. We heard a low humming noise and clattering against

Waterfalls Near Bragg Creek

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Bragg Creek.

Name	Description
Elbow Falls

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bragg Creek

What is the population of Bragg Creek?

Bragg Creek has a population of 550 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 12.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bragg Creek?

Bragg Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 23.2 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.

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