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| Place | Simon Lakes |
| Type | Locality |
| Province / Territory | Alberta (AB) |
| Location | 29-86-17-W5 |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 56.480833 |
| Longitude | -116.638056 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | IAIHY |
Simon Lakes is a locality in 29-86-17-W5, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a town. Simon Lakes is located at 56.4808°N, 116.6381°W.
Simon Lakes rests in a landscape of rolling boreal plains, where the land begins to hint at the vastness of the north. It lies 49.0 km north-east of Peace River, AB (from Peace River, AB: bearing 56°T), and is situated 15.9 km west of Cadotte Lake. The terrain is a mosaic of aspen parkland and scattered muskeg, punctuated by the shimmering presence of numerous small lakes and sloughs reflecting a sky that often stretches an impossible width. Here, the air carries the clean scent of pine needles and damp earth, a fragrance that deepens with the approaching twilight, painting the western horizon in hues of bruised plum and molten gold. The character of Simon Lakes is one of quiet resilience, a place where the vastness of the surrounding wilderness shapes the lives and perspectives of its inhabitants, fostering a grounded connection to the natural world. Historically, Simon Lakes emerged from the pioneering spirit that pushed ever northward, driven by the promise of the land. The local economy has long been tethered to the rhythms of agriculture and resource extraction, with cattle ranching and the extraction of oil and gas forming the bedrock of its prosperity. The distinctive feature of Simon Lakes is its intimate relationship with the water, with the numerous lakes providing not just sustenance but also a source of recreation and a visual counterpoint to the immense sky. While no grand universities or famous landmarks define its immediate skyline, the true distinction of Simon Lakes lies in its enduring spirit, a testament to the quiet strength of those who have chosen to make their lives in this expansive, untamed corner of Alberta.
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Location data for Simon Lakes 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 |