Ghost Lake Alberta Map

About Ghost Lake, Alberta

Ghost Lake is a summer village in 9-26-6-W5, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a town. Ghost Lake is located at 51.2083°N, 114.7650°W.

Ghost Lake shimmers under the vast Alberta sky, a broad expanse of water cradled by rolling hills and the distant, formidable peaks of the Rockies. It lies 44.3 km east-north-east of Canmore, AB (from Canmore, AB: bearing 71°T), and is situated 7.6 km north-east of Mînî Thnî. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: the deep blue of the lake, often ruffled by a brisk wind, meets the muted greens and browns of the surrounding foothills, their contours softened by the persistent, subtle work of erosion. Patches of aspen forest, their leaves a vibrant green in summer and a fiery gold in autumn, cling to the slopes, offering shelter to unseen wildlife. The air, especially in the early morning or late evening, carries a clean, crisp scent, tinged with the faint aroma of pine and damp earth, a testament to the region's wild heart. The history of Ghost Lake is intertwined with the ebb and flow of human presence, from the ancient trails of Indigenous peoples who traversed these lands to the arrival of settlers drawn by the promise of the West. While not a bustling hub of industry, Ghost Lake and its environs have long supported a local economy rooted in ranching and agriculture, the wide pastures testament to the land's enduring fertility. The lake itself, a popular destination for recreation, draws visitors who enjoy its clear waters for boating and fishing, adding a vibrant layer to the quiet rhythm of life in the region. The stark beauty of Ghost Lake, with its ever-present mountains on the horizon, offers a profound sense of place, a quiet invitation to connect with the raw, untamed spirit of the Canadian West.

About This Ghost Lake Map Page

Explore Ghost Lake, 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: 51.208333, -114.765. 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 Ghost Lake includes the postal code (T4C), 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 Ghost Lake 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.