Valleyview Alberta Map

About Valleyview, Alberta

Valleyview is a town in 21-70-22-W5, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Valleyview is located at 55.0659°N, 117.2819°W.

Valleyview rests on a broad, gently rolling plain, a landscape shaped by ancient glacial activity and the slow, persistent flow of the Sturgeon River. It lies 64.4 km south-west of High Prairie, AB (from High Prairie, AB: bearing 231°T), and is situated 31.4 km east-south-east of Clarkson Valley. The soil here, a rich, dark loam, has long sustained a thriving agricultural sector, with canola fields stretching to the horizon, their yellow blooms a vibrant contrast against the vast Alberta sky, especially in the late afternoon sun. Historically, the area's development was tied to the fertile land and the promise of opportunity, drawing settlers who worked the earth and built a life from its bounty. The economy remains largely rooted in agriculture, supplemented by the oil and gas industry that brings its own steady pulse to the region, creating a resilient economic character that has weathered various cycles of boom and bust. The cultural character of Valleyview is one of neighborly pragmatism and a deep connection to the land, a quiet strength evident in the way people interact and the enduring traditions passed down through generations. While no single landmark dominates, the ubiquitous grain elevators stand as stoic sentinels of the agricultural past, their silhouettes stark against the twilight. The local high school often serves as a hub for community life, fostering a sense of shared identity through its sporting events, where the cheers echo across the open fields, a familiar sound in the evening air. Major events tend to revolve around agricultural fairs and community celebrations, drawing people together to mark the seasons and milestones of rural life. Though not a center for globally recognized figures, Valleyview is home to many individuals whose quiet contributions form the bedrock of the community, their influence felt in the everyday fabric of life.

About This Valleyview Map Page

Explore Valleyview, 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: 55.065944, -117.281861. 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 Valleyview includes the postal code (T8X), 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 Valleyview 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.