Opal, Alberta

Opal is a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada within Thorhild County. It is located 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) north of Highway 28, approximately 53 kilometres (33 mi) northeast of Edmonton. Like many small communities, it was originally named Rutherford after Alberta's first premier, Alexander Cameron Rutherford but was renamed to the unique "Opal" when the first post office opened on November 15, 1912.

Map of Opal, AB, Canada