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| Place | Blackfalds |
| Type | Town |
| Province / Territory | Alberta (AB) |
| Location | 26-39-27-W4 |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 52.378333 |
| Longitude | -113.796111 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | IAGFN |
Blackfalds is a town in 26-39-27-W4, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a town. Blackfalds is located at 52.3783°N, 113.7961°W.
Blackfalds rests on a broad, gently rolling plain, where the sky seems to stretch further than anywhere else, a boundless canvas for the ever-shifting Alberta weather. It lies 10.5 km south-south-west of Lacombe, AB (from Lacombe, AB: bearing 204°T), and is situated 12.2 km north of Red Deer. The land itself is a muted palette of prairie grasses and hardy shrubs, punctuated by the stoic grace of scattered poplar groves that offer meager shade against the sun’s persistent gaze. Fields, etched with the straight lines of human endeavor, stretch to the horizon, broken only by the occasional gleam of a dugout or the distant shimmer of water. Even in the quietude, there's a subtle hum, the low thrum of unseen life beneath the surface, a whisper of the earth breathing under the vast expanse. This place, Blackfalds, was born from the rich soil and the spirit of those who sought to tame it, its early days tied to the agricultural pulse of the Red Deer River valley, a lifeline of fertile land. The railway’s arrival was a turning point, a steel artery that brought commerce and connection, shaping the economy around the bounty of the land and the needs of growing settlements. Today, while agriculture still holds a significant place, the economic landscape has broadened, embracing service industries and a growing residential base that draws families seeking a more grounded pace of life. A distinctive landmark, the iconic water tower, stands as a silent sentinel, a testament to the town’s enduring presence and its steady growth, a quiet beacon against the immense prairie sky.
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Location data for Blackfalds 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.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |