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Waiparous Alberta Map

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PlaceWaiparous
TypeSummer Village
Province / TerritoryAlberta (AB)
Location7-26-6-W5
CountryCanada
Latitude51.204167
Longitude-114.8325
Population57
Postal Code (FSA)T4C
Area Code403, 587, 780, 825, 368
ImportanceVillage / hamlet
CGN IDIASDP

About Waiparous, Alberta

Waiparous is a summer village in 7-26-6-W5, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Waiparous is located at 51.2042°N, 114.8325°W.

Waiparous sits tucked against the rise of the Spencer Hills, where the air holds a sharp, crystalline clarity that seems to sharpen the edges of the surrounding pines. It lies 39.7 km east-north-east of Canmore, AB (from Canmore, AB: bearing 70°T), and is situated 4.3 km north-north-east of Mînî Thnî. The Bow River courses nearby, its steady movement providing a constant, low-frequency hum that anchors the landscape against the shifting light of dusk. When the sun dips low, the shadows stretch long and bruised purple across the terrain, lending the earth a heavy, velvet presence that suggests the land is resting rather than merely existing. The character of Waiparous reflects a history rooted in the rugged demands of the foothills, where the pursuit of a livelihood remains closely tied to the timber and the vast, untamed reaches that stretch toward the horizon. Ghost Lake glimmers a mere 5 km away, its surface often catching the sudden, frantic brilliance of a mountain storm, while the distant, thunderous presence of Horseshoe Falls lies 17 km removed, a reminder of the raw power held by the local waters. Those who reside in Waiparous often find their path leading toward Bow Valley Provincial Park, situated 22 km away, where the quietude of the forest offers a sanctuary from the encroaching modern pace. Life here operates with a deliberate focus, valuing the stillness of the morning and the enduring strength of a landscape that demands respect from those who walk its trails.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Rifleman Joe Poucette Statue (Public Artwork) — 2.7 km, 211° SSW
  • Canadian Rockies Rafting (Attraction) — 17.0 km, 229° SW
  • Stoney Nakoda Resort and Casino (Attraction) — 17.1 km, 229° SW
  • Don Getty Wildland Provincial Park (Wildland Provincial Park) — 18.6 km, 197° SSW · 627 km²
  • Bow Valley Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 19.3 km, 225° SW · 3,251 ha
  • Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park (Expansion) (Wildland Provincial Park) — 19.6 km, 248° WSW · 7,372 ha
  • Star 6 Ranch (Attraction) — 19.8 km, 224° SW
  • Cowley's Rafter Six Ranch (Attraction) — 19.8 km, 224° SW
  • Yamnuska Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 20.5 km, 247° WSW
  • Heartland Neighbourhood Monument (Monument) — 22.7 km, 091° E
  • Banff National Park of Canada (National Park) — 24.0 km, 293° WNW · 6,641 km²
  • Cochrane Ranche Historic Site (Heritage Site) — 24.6 km, 092° E
  • Cochrane Historical Museum (Museum) — 24.6 km, 092° E
  • Lake Minnewanka (Trail) — 25.0 km, 287° WNW
  • Cochrane Movie House (Cinema) — 25.2 km, 094° E
  • Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park (Wildland Provincial Park) — 25.6 km, 188° S · 801 km²
  • Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 27.9 km, 098° E · 1,336 ha
  • Elbow Valley Provincial Park (expansion) (Provincial Park) — 29.0 km, 171° S · 1,040 ha
  • Big Hill Springs Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 30.7 km, 080° E · 32 ha
  • Ghost River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 32.3 km, 293° WNW · 152 km²
  • Kananaskis British Commonwealth Air Training Plan Memorial (Monument) — 32.7 km, 191° S
  • Bragg Creek Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 33.2 km, 149° SSE · 129 ha
  • Hummingbird Plume Lookout (Historic Ruins) — 34.0 km, 219° SW
  • Avro Museum (Museum) — 34.1 km, 109° ESE
  • Calaway Park (Theme Park) — 35.6 km, 111° ESE
  • Cornerstone Dinner Theatre (Theatre) — 38.0 km, 250° WSW
  • Spray Valley Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 38.3 km, 223° SW · 256 km²
  • North West Mounted Police Barracks (Museum) — 38.7 km, 251° WSW
  • Stan Rogers Memorial Stage (Stage 1) (Theatre) — 38.8 km, 251° WSW
  • Canmore Museum & Geoscience Centre (Museum) — 38.9 km, 251° WSW

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About This Waiparous Map Page

Explore Waiparous, 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: 51.204167, -114.8325. 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. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Waiparous includes the postal code (T4C), 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 Waiparous 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 generatedAugust 2026
Location dataCanadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada