Gilt Edge Alberta Map

About Gilt Edge, Alberta

Gilt Edge is a locality in 17-46-5-W4, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Gilt Edge is located at 52.9606°N, 110.7031°W.

Gilt Edge rests on a broad, gently sloping plain, where the land sighs outward towards a horizon that seems perpetually vast. It lies 17.5 km north-east of Wainwright, AB (from Wainwright, AB: bearing 36°T), and is situated 8.1 km west-south-west of Hope Valley. The soil here, a rich, dark loam, is the colour of roasted coffee beans, and under the immense prairie sky, it holds the promise of growth. Occasional stands of aspen and poplar, their leaves a vibrant shimmer in the breeze, punctuate the landscape, offering fleeting shade and a whisper of wildness. The air itself carries a peculiar clarity, especially in the late afternoon, when the sun begins its slow descent, bathing everything in a warm, honeyed light that seems to linger, imbuing the very earth with a subtle, golden hue. The story of Gilt Edge is intrinsically tied to the cultivation of the land, a legacy stretching back to early settlers who saw in this fertile expanse the potential for a prosperous life. For generations, the rhythm of Gilt Edge has been dictated by the seasons and the steadfast work of its farmers, who coax sustenance from the soil, their livelihoods often dependent on the whims of weather. While grain farming remains the backbone of the local economy, the spirit of self-reliance and neighbourly support, born from shared challenges and triumphs, defines the character of Gilt Edge. It is a place where the quiet hum of machinery in the fields is a familiar sound, and the shared experience of the land creates a deep, unspoken connection among its people.

About This Gilt Edge Map Page

Explore Gilt Edge, 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: 52.960556, -110.703056. 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 Gilt Edge includes the postal code (T9W), 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 Gilt Edge 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.