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| Place | Holden |
| Type | Village |
| Province / Territory | Alberta (AB) |
| Location | 14-49-16-W4 |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 53.233333 |
| Longitude | -112.233889 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | IAJXO |
Holden is a village in 14-49-16-W4, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a town. Holden is located at 53.2333°N, 112.2339°W.
Holden rests on the wide, expansive plains of Alberta, a place where the horizon stretches out like an unrolled bolt of cerulean silk. It lies 31.6 km south-south-west of Vegreville, AB (from Vegreville, AB: bearing 203°T), and is situated 14.5 km east-south-east of Ryley. The land here is a study in subtle contours, not dramatic peaks or plunging valleys, but rather a gentle shaping that hints at ancient forces. Fields of golden grain, rippling under the vast prairie sky, often give way to pastures where cattle graze, their silhouettes stark against the immense backdrop. In the spring, the air carries the clean, sharp scent of damp earth and new growth, while summer evenings can be painted with an almost unbelievable quality of light, a soft, amber glow that lingers long after the sun has dipped below the world's edge. The silence here is not an absence of sound, but rather a presence of quietude, punctuated by the distant lowing of cattle or the whisper of wind through the grasses. The history of Holden is deeply entwined with the agricultural spirit of the region, a legacy built by hardy pioneers drawn to the fertile soil. For generations, the economy has been anchored by farming and ranching, a life lived in close communion with the seasons. While the landscape itself is the primary draw, the character of Holden is shaped by its people, a community that values steadfastness and a neighbourly spirit. The grain elevators, once towering sentinels of prosperity, still stand as a visual reminder of a vibrant past, even as the town has adapted to changing times. The rhythm of life in Holden is one of quiet persistence, a steady unfolding of days marked by the cycles of planting and harvest, a testament to the enduring strength of those who have made this place their home.
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Location data for Holden 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 |