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| Place | Spirit River |
| Type | Town |
| Province / Territory | Alberta (AB) |
| Location | 22-78-6-W6 |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 55.778611 |
| Longitude | -118.836667 |
| Importance | Large city |
| CGN ID | IAKPR |
Spirit River is a town in 22-78-6-W6, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Spirit River is located at 55.7786°N, 118.8367°W.
Spirit River nestles in the rolling landscape of northwestern Alberta, where the earth gently swells and dips, carved by the winding waterway that lends the place its name. It lies 42.7 km south-west of Fairview, AB (from Fairview, AB: bearing 221°T), and is situated 8.4 km west-north-west of Rycroft. This region, historically shaped by the resilient spirit of early settlers and Indigenous peoples, draws its lifeblood from the vast agricultural plains that surround it, the golden fields of grain stretching towards horizons often painted with the soft, enduring light of the prairie sky. The economy of Spirit River is deeply rooted in the cultivation of the land, with farming and related industries forming the backbone of its prosperity, fostering a quiet self-sufficiency that resonates through the community. The air here often carries the clean scent of turned earth and distant pine, a constant reminder of the natural bounty that sustains its people and their enduring connection to this place. The cultural character of Spirit River is one of quiet strength and neighborly warmth, a reflection of the generations who have built their lives here through hard work and shared endeavor. While notable landmarks are subtle, often found in the sturdy architecture of historic buildings or the open expanse of its surrounding natural beauty, the spirit of learning is alive at institutions that serve the region's educational needs. Local sports teams foster a sense of camaraderie, their contests echoing the determined spirit of the community. Major annual events bring residents together, celebrating the cycles of the agricultural year and the bonds of kinship. Though no globally renowned figures hail directly from Spirit River, the collective achievements of its people, in their quiet persistence and dedication to their home, are a testament to the enduring human spirit.
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Location data for Spirit River 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 |