Fort McKay Alberta Map

About Fort McKay, Alberta

Fort McKay is a hamlet in 25-94-11-W4, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a town. Fort McKay is located at 57.1811°N, 111.5997°W.

Fort McKay rests on the western bank of the mighty Athabasca River, a place where the boreal forest presses close, its dense canopy a dark green shroud against the vast northern sky. It lies 55.8 km north-north-west of Fort McMurray, AB (from Fort McMurray, AB: bearing 345°T), and is situated 15.8 km north of Mildred Lake. The land here is a study in subtle transitions: from the broad, silty sweep of the river, where ice floes can become formidable barriers in winter, to the hummocky terrain of the muskeg and the whispering stands of spruce and pine. Even in the long, bright days of summer, a certain coolness clings to the air, a reminder of the immense wilderness that surrounds Fort McKay, a wilderness that shapes the very rhythm of life. The river, a constant presence, carves its path with an ancient, unyielding power, its waters carrying the stories of seasons past and the promise of journeys yet to unfold. The history of Fort McKay is deeply entwined with the fur trade, a legacy that echoes in the quiet resilience of its people and the enduring connection to the land. Established as a trading post, its fortunes have waxed and waned with the ebb and flow of industry, most recently finding a new economic footing with resource development in the surrounding oilsands. This has brought both prosperity and challenges to Fort McKay, a delicate balancing act between tradition and modernity. The Athabasca River, once a highway for canoes and furs, now witnesses the passage of larger vessels, yet it remains a vital artery for the community. The cultural character of Fort McKay is a rich blend, a testament to the enduring spirit of the Indigenous peoples who have called this place home for generations, their knowledge of the land a precious inheritance.

About This Fort McKay Map Page

Explore Fort McKay, 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: 57.181111, -111.599722. 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 Fort McKay includes the postal code (T9K), 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 Fort McKay 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.