Slave Lake Alberta Map

About Slave Lake, Alberta

Slave Lake is a town in 31-72-5-W5, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Slave Lake is located at 55.2822°N, 114.7703°W.

Slave Lake rests at the edge of a vast, boreal forest, its geography shaped by the immense lake that lends its name and the rolling terrain that stretches towards the northern horizon. It lies 74.7 km north-north-east of Swan Hills, AB (from Swan Hills, AB: bearing 32°T), and is situated 10.9 km west-north-west of Mitsue. For millennia, this land has been a crossroads, first for Indigenous peoples whose deep connection to the waterways and forests still resonates, and later for European fur traders and settlers drawn by the rich resources. The economy of Slave Lake is intrinsically tied to the land, with forestry and resource extraction historically forming its backbone, though a growing service sector now supports its residents. The air here often carries the scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the wild beauty that surrounds this northern Alberta hub. The cultural character of Slave Lake is one of resilience and quiet strength, a spirit forged by its environment and the changing tides of its history. While no globally recognized universities call Slave Lake home, educational opportunities are available through local colleges and programs. The town is not a hotbed of professional sports, but local teams foster community pride. Major events often revolve around celebrating the seasons, from summer festivals that embrace the long daylight hours to winter gatherings that offer warmth against the crisp air. While Slave Lake may not boast a roster of internationally famous individuals, its people are its greatest asset, their daily lives unfolding with a steady, determined rhythm against the backdrop of the immense northern sky.

About This Slave Lake Map Page

Explore Slave Lake, 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: 55.282222, -114.770278. 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 Slave Lake includes the postal code (T0G), 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 Slave Lake 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.