TANGENT PARK

The Tangent Park is located approximately 27 km southwest of Peace River, Alberta along Highway 740, and is located next the Pratts Landing, where a ferry takes you across the river.

Blakley Landing was named after Everett Thomas Blakley an innovative Peace Country Pioneer. (1886-1970) In 1930 he made a makeshift raft loaded with a tractor and breaking plow to get to his homestead land on the other side of the river. In 1951 the first official ferry was built by Blakley and neighbors. Blakley's brothers continued to operate the ferry after the retirement of Everett Blakley in 1961.

The Tangent Park located 48 km from the Village of Tangent, dates back to 1975 when area residents used to stop by the river for the afternoon or night for free. It was called Tangent Park, because it was situated on the Tangent side of the river. Tangent Park is situated in the valley. Follow the trail along the river for 10km which takes you to the famous "Mackenzie's Lookout," the area where Alexander Mackenzie travelled in the late 1700's.

VILLAGE OF TANGENT

The Village of Tangent is located approximately 30 km west of Falher, Alberta or 65 km south of Peace River. The population is about 50 people.

In 1916 the Edmonton, Dunvegan and British Columbia Railway Station opened at this location. In 1928 the settlers started coming. The name "Tangent" comes from how the railway curves and then forms a straight line. It is the Geometric term that inspired the name of the community. In 2005 Tangent celebrated 75 years (view picture)

Tangent Community Hall Located on the south part of Village of Tangent is the Community Hall. It was built in 2001 replacing the previous hall that burned down. Capacity for 300 people, many weddings and parties are held here. (780) 359-2251.

(picture of canola field just a short distance south of Tangent)
Many farms surround the community of Tangent. As the seasons change so does the landscape.