Water Valley Alberta Map

About Water Valley, Alberta

Water Valley is a locality in 27-29-5-W5, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a town. Water Valley is located at 51.5061°N, 114.6114°W.

Water Valley rests in a landscape sculpted by ancient glaciers, where rolling foothills begin their gentle ascent towards the towering Rockies. It lies 47.8 km west-north-west of Airdrie, AB (from Airdrie, AB: bearing 300°T), and is situated 9.3 km west-south-west of Cremona. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a crispness, a scent of pine and damp earth that speaks of the boreal fringe. Patches of aspen groves, their leaves shimmering like countless small coins in the breeze, punctuate the darker, more steadfast evergreens that cling to the slopes. The land itself is a study in subtle hues – ochre and muted greens in the summer, transitioning to the starker whites and greys of winter, all under a vast, often dramatic sky. The very character of Water Valley is one of quiet resilience, a place where the elements have a palpable presence, shaping both the land and the lives that unfold upon it. The history of Water Valley is deeply entwinded with the hardy spirit of those who first settled this land, drawn by the promise of fertile soil and abundant natural resources. Ranching and agriculture have long formed the backbone of the local economy, with cattle grazing on the expansive pastures and crops finding purchase in the more sheltered valleys. Evidence of this past can still be found in the weathered barns and fences that dot the landscape, silent sentinels to generations of hard work. The nearby streams, which give Water Valley its name, have historically been vital for both livestock and for powering small, local operations. This enduring connection to the land fosters a strong sense of community, where neighbors rely on each other, and the pace of life moves with a deliberate, grounded rhythm, punctuated by the changing seasons.

About This Water Valley Map Page

Explore Water Valley, 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: 51.506111, -114.611389. 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 Water Valley 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 Water Valley 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.