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| Place | Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement |
| Type | Metis Settlement |
| Province / Territory | Alberta (AB) |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 57.904722 |
| Longitude | -117.481944 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | IATIX |
Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement is a metis settlement in Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a town. Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement is located at 57.9047°N, 117.4819°W.
Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement rests in a broad, low-lying expanse, where the land cradles shallow, tea-colored lakes and slow-moving rivers. It lies 70.4 km west-south-west of La Crête, AB (from La Crête, AB: bearing 244°T), and is situated 5.2 km south of Paddle Prairie. The terrain here is a study in subtle transitions, a mosaic of boreal forest, muskeg, and patches of open meadow that stretch towards horizons often softened by a hazy, northern light. Willows and aspens cluster along the waterways, their leaves a whisper of green in summer, a fiery blush in autumn, while the air itself carries the damp, earthy scent of peat and pine needles. This is a place where the sky feels vast and close, a canvas for the changing moods of the weather, from the sharp clarity of a winter day to the brooding grey of approaching rain. The history of Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement is deeply intertwined with the land, a story of resilience and self-determination. Established by the Métis people as a place to call their own, its economy has long been shaped by the bounty of the surrounding wilderness and the perseverance of its residents. Trapping, hunting, and fishing provided sustenance and livelihood for generations, and while these traditions persist, the settlement has also embraced modern opportunities. Today, a blend of resource-based industries and community-driven initiatives forms the economic backbone, fostering a quiet but persistent spirit of enterprise. The very rhythm of life here is dictated by the seasons and the enduring connection to the natural world, a palpable sense of belonging that imbues Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement with its unique character.
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Location data for Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement 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 |