Bluffton (Alberta)

Welcome to Bluffton ...

While we don't have a date for the founding of Bluffton, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was on a map dated 1951.

Bluffton is 2,980 feet [908 m] above sea level.<1> In other words, the altitude of Bluffton is about ½ mile above sea level.

Time Zone: Bluffton lies in the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT) and observes daylight saving time. The time zone in French: MST- Heure Normale des Rocheuses (HNR), MDT- Heure Avancée des Rocheuses (HAR).

Telephone area codes for Bluffton: (403) and (587)<2>

The Canadian Postal Code for Bluffton: T0C<3>

Communities Also Named Bluffton ...

Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 16 communities that are also named Bluffton - they are located in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas (2), Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri (2), Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.

For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Bluffton.

Communities near Bluffton ...

We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Bluffton.

Rimbey
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rimbey <4>
Winfield
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winfield came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
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Grandview
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
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Crystal Springs
(18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crystal Springs came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
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Poplar Bay
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
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Norris Beach
(18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
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Lavesta
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lavesta. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
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Hoadley
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hoadley came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
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Forshee
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
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Leedale
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leedale came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
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TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Bluffton ...

Looking for more information about Bluffton? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Bluffton, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Bluffton.

Adding Bluffton to Our Gazetteer ...

As we work on our Gazetteer, we occasionally find mention of a community that is new to us. When we find such a community, we add it to our Gazetteer with the hope of adding more information in the future.

The earliest source we've referenced which mentioned Bluffton was on a map titled Road Map for Montana & Southern Alberta (from Shell Oil, 1951).

For more details, see References and Mentions for Bluffton.

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Bluffton. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Province of Alberta: https://www.alberta.ca/

Footnotes ...

<1>	The elevation is an estimate for the area around Bluffton - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<2>	Area code (587) is an overlay for area code (403).
<3>	The Canadian Postal Code consists of 6 characters, where the first three characters are the 'Forward Sortation Area (FSA)', with the last three characters being the 'Local Delivery Unit (LDU)'. The Canadian Postal Codes were created as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. So keep in mind that any given Postal Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Bluffton). The boundaries of the Postal Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other Postal Codes. When looking for a Postal Code, whether Bluffton or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the Canada Post / Postes Canada.
<4>	While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<5>	If we found a location and have questions about the accuracy of our information, we will simply say that the marker is 'in the vicinity'. We are not confident about the location and the position of our marker is only a rough guide. If we have too many doubts about the location, we will not include it in our database.
<6>	An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.