Grimshaw Alberta Map

About Grimshaw, Alberta

Grimshaw is a town in 17-83-23-W5, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Grimshaw is located at 56.1886°N, 117.6058°W.

Grimshaw sits firmly upon the expansive, open plateaus of northern Alberta, where the horizon stretches wide enough to swallow the light of a long, lingering dusk. It lies 19.7 km west-south-west of Peace River, AB (from Peace River, AB: bearing 255°T), and is situated 9.3 km east-north-east of Berwyn. The land around Grimshaw rises toward the distant, rolling presence of the Whitemud Hills, creating a horizon that feels both protective and immense under the vast northern sky. To the east, the Smoky River carves its way through the landscape about 15 km away, while the quiet waters of Cardinal Lake rest 9 km to the west. Nearby, the shores of Lac Cardinal and the protected woodlands of Queen Elizabeth Provincial Park, located 6 km from the center, offer a refuge where the air carries the sharp, clean scent of poplar and spruce, marking the transition between the agricultural plains and the wilder reaches of the north. The history of Grimshaw is rooted in the persistence of those who turned this stubborn, fertile soil into a cornerstone of regional agriculture. Grain elevators once defined the silhouette of Grimshaw, serving as tall, wooden sentinels that marked the pulse of a local economy built upon the steady harvest of the surrounding fields. While the heavy machinery of modern farming has replaced the horse-drawn plow, the industry remains deeply tied to the rhythms of the growing season and the shipment of crops by rail. This dedication to the land has fostered an atmosphere of practical industry, where the machinery hums with a focused, steady intensity throughout the harvest months, and the local economy continues to pivot on the resilience of those who cultivate the earth. Life in Grimshaw maintains a character defined by the quiet strength of its residents and a deep appreciation for the natural world that surrounds them. The proximity to Queen Elizabeth Provincial Park provides a common ground for social gatherings and seasonal recreation, where families find balance against the backdrop of the lake. Winter brings a profound, crystalline silence that settles over the frozen terrain, turning the evenings into a study of deep blues and brilliant, piercing starlight. While Grimshaw does not seek the clamor of wider fame, the spirit of the place lives in the neighborly exchange of stories at the local markets and the shared endurance of the northern climate, ensuring that the identity of the people remains as clear and unyielding as the winter frost.

About This Grimshaw Map Page

Explore Grimshaw, 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: 56.188611, -117.605833. 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. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Grimshaw includes the postal code (T8S), 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 Grimshaw 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.