Ballater Alberta Map

About Ballater, Alberta

Ballater is a former post office in 17-76-21-W5, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Ballater is located at 55.5769°N, 117.1842°W.

Ballater rests cradled by the rolling foothills, where the land begins its slow, upward climb towards the distant, snow-dusted peaks. It lies 46.3 km west-north-west of High Prairie, AB (from High Prairie, AB: bearing 291°T), and is situated 5.1 km north-west of Guy. The sky here is a vast, ever-shifting canvas, often bruised with the purples and greys of approaching weather, but when the sun breaks through, it washes the landscape in a light so clear it sharpens the edges of every spruce and pine. Patches of aspen shimmer with a pale, almost ethereal green in the summer breeze, their leaves whispering secrets to the wind. The very air carries a crisp, clean scent, a blend of pine needles and damp earth, that invigorates the senses. In the quietude of dawn, the mist often clings to the low-lying hollows, softening the contours of the land and lending an air of ancient slumber to the scene. The history of Ballater is as deeply rooted as the oldest trees in its surrounding forests, a story shaped by the bounty of the land and the resilience of its people. Originally a stopping point for trappers and prospectors drawn by the promise of minerals and timber, its economy has since diversified. While logging and a steady stream of agricultural endeavors continue to sustain many, a growing appreciation for the wild beauty of the region has brought a new wave of visitors seeking the untamed spirit of the North. Echoes of Indigenous heritage are present, whispered in the names of ancient trails and the enduring connection to the natural world that still informs the local way of life. The rhythm of Ballater is one of deliberate progress, where the demands of the land dictate the pace, and community ties are as strong and reliable as the bedrock beneath.

About This Ballater Map Page

Explore Ballater, Alberta, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 55.576944, -117.184167. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Ballater includes the postal code (T8S), telephone area code (403, 587, 780, 825, 368). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Ballater is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.