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| Place | Westlock |
| Type | Town |
| Province / Territory | Alberta (AB) |
| Location | 5-60-26-W4 |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 54.155278 |
| Longitude | -113.856944 |
| Importance | Large city |
| CGN ID | IAPIL |
Westlock is a town in 5-60-26-W4, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Westlock is located at 54.1553°N, 113.8569°W.
Westlock rests on a gently rolling landscape, a terrain shaped by the slow sculpting of ancient glaciers and watered by the meandering flow of small creeks that feed into larger waterways. It lies 35.8 km east of Barrhead, AB (from Barrhead, AB: bearing 84°T), and is situated 14.4 km west of Clyde. Its history is deeply intertwined with the agricultural expansion of Alberta, with early settlers drawn to the fertile black soil that promises bounty for those who work it. The economy of Westlock, like much of the surrounding region, is anchored in agriculture, with grain farming and cattle ranching forming the backbone, though a growing service sector supports the daily needs of its residents. The air here often carries the clean scent of turned earth or the sweet perfume of ripening crops, a constant reminder of the land's enduring generosity, especially during the long, luminous evenings of summer. The cultural character of Westlock is one of neighborly resilience and a quiet pride in its agricultural heritage, a spirit often visible at local events like the annual agricultural fair that celebrates the harvest and the hard work it represents. While Westlock itself may not boast grand, world-renowned landmarks, its charm lies in the unassuming beauty of its rural setting and the camaraderie of its people, a feeling that deepens with the golden light of a setting sun painting the wide western sky. The town is served by a local college, providing educational opportunities, and its residents often rally behind local sports teams, their cheers echoing across the fields on game days. Though no globally recognized celebrities hail from Westlock, the stories and achievements of its own are held dear, contributing to the rich, albeit understated, narrative of this Alberta prairie community.
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Location data for Westlock 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 |