Elk Point Alberta Map

About Elk Point, Alberta

Elk Point is a town in 57-7-W4, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a town. Elk Point is located at 53.9011°N, 110.9006°W.

Elk Point rests on the south bank of the North Saskatchewan River, a place where the land breathes a quiet expanse under a sky that can shift from the softest grey to an intense, almost bruising blue. It lies 27.8 km east-south-east of St. Paul, AB (from St. Paul, AB: bearing 111°T), and is situated 5.3 km west of Muriel. Rolling hills, softened by meadows and the occasional stand of aspen, give way to the broad, patient sweep of the river valley, its waters reflecting the changing moods of the heavens. The air here often carries the clean scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides, yet the human presence is felt in the neat rows of houses and the sturdy buildings that anchor the community. Evenings can descend with a peculiar, luminous grace, the setting sun painting the river a molten gold and casting long, stretching shadows that whisper secrets across the fields. This is a place shaped by the river and the enduring spirit of those who have called it home, a history etched in the very contours of the land. For generations, the North Saskatchewan has been more than a waterway; it has been the lifeblood of Elk Point, facilitating trade and travel, and shaping the local economy around agriculture and resource development, particularly in the oil and gas sectors that have brought a steady hum of activity. The town's origins are intertwined with the fur trade and early settlement, and that pioneering grit still seems to infuse the character of Elk Point, a quiet resilience evident in the faces of its residents. The nearby Whitney Lakes Provincial Park offers a sanctuary of natural beauty, a place where the echoes of Indigenous heritage can still be felt amongst the quiet waters and abundant wildlife, a stark contrast to the industrious pulse that beats at the heart of Elk Point.

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Explore Elk Point, 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: 53.901111, -110.900556. 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 Point includes the postal code (T9N), telephone area code (403, 587, 780, 825, 368). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

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