Embarras Alberta Map

About Embarras, Alberta

Embarras is a locality in 8-50-20-W5, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a town. Embarras is located at 53.3050°N, 116.8978°W.

Embarras rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, patient work of glaciers and wind, where wide skies dominate the horizon. It lies 43.7 km south-west of Edson, AB (from Edson, AB: bearing 225°T), and is situated 9.6 km north-east of Robb. Rolling hills, cloaked in a mosaic of boreal forest and open meadows, give way to the tranquil expanse of the Embarras River, its waters reflecting the ever-changing light of the northern sun. The air here carries the crisp scent of pine and damp earth, a subtle perfume that deepens as dusk settles, painting the western sky in hues of soft lavender and rose. Small clearings dot the land, hinting at a human presence that respects the vastness of the wilderness, a place where the silence is as profound as the rustling of leaves. Historically, the region around Embarras was a vital artery for fur traders, and the echoes of those journeys linger in the very contours of the land. Today, its economy is deeply rooted in the earth, with cattle ranching and the cultivation of grain forming the backbone of its livelihood. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the seasons, by the planting and the harvest, and by the quiet hum of machinery in the distance. There are no grand monuments, no bustling marketplaces, but rather a steadfast dedication to the land and to the enduring spirit of those who call Embarras home, a spirit as resilient as the aspen trees that fringe the riverbanks.

About This Embarras Map Page

Explore Embarras, 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: 53.305, -116.897778. 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 Embarras includes the postal code (T7E), 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 Embarras 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.