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| Place | Entrance |
| Type | Hamlet |
| Province / Territory | Alberta (AB) |
| Location | 1-51-26-W5 |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 53.373611 |
| Longitude | -117.69 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | IACQV |
Entrance is a hamlet in 1-51-26-W5, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Entrance is located at 53.3736°N, 117.6900°W.
Entrance, Alberta, lies nestled in a landscape shaped by the ancient forces of ice and water. It lies 9.4 km west-south-west of Hinton, AB (from Hinton, AB: bearing 244°T), and is situated 15.5 km north-east of Brûlé. Rolling plains, where the grass whispers secrets to the wind, give way to more rugged terrain, hinting at the foothills to come. Vast skies stretch overhead, often painted with the dramatic hues of dawn and dusk, casting long shadows that accentuate the subtle contours of the land. The air here carries a clean, crisp scent, a blend of pine and damp earth, especially potent after a rain shower. The very character of Entrance is one of quiet resilience, a place where the elements have left their indelible mark, creating a scenery that is both stark and subtly beautiful, a panorama that invites contemplation. Historically, Entrance was a vital artery, a place of passage and sustenance along the Yellowhead Highway, its name a testament to its strategic position. The local economy has long been tied to the bounty of the surrounding forests and the earth, with logging and resource extraction playing significant roles in its development. You can still sense the echoes of this industrial past in the weathered structures and the enduring spirit of the people who call Entrance home. The nearby waterways, though not always grand, contribute to the region's character, offering moments of tranquility and reflecting the ever-changing light. Life in Entrance unfolds with a measured pace, a comfortable rhythm dictated by the seasons and the quiet industry that sustains it.
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Location data for Entrance 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 |