Castor

Castor has served as an agricultural service centre in east-central Alberta since the early 20th century. Set in the open prairie of Paintearth County, the town is surrounded by grain-growing country and the broad horizons characteristic of this part of the Canadian Plains. Its name comes from the Latin word for beaver, a reference celebrated by the oversized beaver monument that has become a local landmark. Castor provides everyday amenities for the rural area and a practical stop on Alberta’s network of small-town highways. Find related webcams across east-central Alberta to build a fuller picture of Castor’s prairie country.

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