Elk Island Alberta Map

About Elk Island, Alberta

Elk Island is a locality in 25-55-21-W4, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a town. Elk Island is located at 53.7814°N, 112.9783°W.

Elk Island unfolds across a landscape of rolling aspen parkland, a mosaic where boreal forest fingers reach out to embrace the open prairie. It lies 17.6 km east-north-east of Fort Saskatchewan, AB (from Fort Saskatchewan, AB: bearing 64°T), and is situated 13.2 km south-south-east of Amelia. Here, the air, even in the height of summer, carries a crispness, a hint of the northern winds that sweep across the vastness. Shallow lakes, like scattered sapphires, dot the terrain, their surfaces often mirroring the immense Alberta sky, reflecting a palette of blues and greys that shift with the passing clouds. The land itself is a study in subtle transitions, from the dense stands of trembling aspen, their leaves a shimmering green in the breeze, to the more open meadows where grasses sway, teeming with unseen life. It's a place where the wildness is palpable, a quiet power held within the rustle of leaves and the distant call of unseen creatures. This land, now known as Elk Island, carries the deep imprint of its past, a history interwoven with the lives of the First Nations who have traversed these territories for millennia, and later, with the aspirations of early settlers. The establishment of the Elkwater National Park Reserve in the early 20th century marked a turning point, a dedication to preserving the unique ecosystems and the iconic bison that roam its protected boundaries. The local economy, though not defined by a single industry, is intrinsically linked to the land and its natural heritage, drawing visitors who come to witness the resurgence of plains and wood bison, a remarkable conservation success story. Elk Island is a sanctuary, a place where the echoes of the past resonate in the present, a living testament to the enduring spirit of the wild and the commitment to its preservation.

About This Elk Island Map Page

Explore Elk Island, 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: 53.781389, -112.978333. 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 Elk Island includes the postal code (T8L), 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 Elk Island 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.