Alban Ontario Map

About Alban, Ontario

Alban is a compact rural community in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Alban is located at 46.1051°N, 80.6226°W.

Alban rests where the land begins its slow, deliberate rise towards the shield, a place of granite outcrops softened by the deep green of boreal forest. It lies 60.9 km west-south-west of Sturgeon Falls, ON (from Sturgeon Falls, ON: bearing 242°T), and is situated 15.0 km west-south-west of Noëlville. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the clean, sharp scent of pine needles and damp earth, a fragrance that clings to the skin. Small, clear lakes, like scattered shards of sky, punctuate the terrain, their surfaces often ruffled by a persistent breeze that whispers through the spruce and fir. The very geology of Alban speaks of ancient forces, of ice that scraped and carved, leaving behind a mosaic of rock, water, and resilient vegetation, a landscape that feels both timeless and vibrantly alive. The history of Alban is deeply intertwined with the bounty of its northern surroundings, a story shaped by the rhythms of logging and the quiet persistence of farming on this challenging soil. For generations, the timber industry provided a livelihood, the scent of sawdust a familiar perfume in the crisp autumn air, and while its prominence has waned, the legacy of those who worked the forests remains. Today, the economy of Alban is a more varied affair, with small businesses catering to local needs and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that draws visitors seeking the quietude of this northern haven. The long, bright days of summer are a time for exploration, for paddling the serene lakes or hiking trails that wind through stands of birch and poplar, a gentle reminder of the enduring spirit that defines life in Alban.

About This Alban Map Page

Explore Alban, Ontario, 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: 46.10511, -80.62263. 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 Alban includes the postal code (P3E), telephone area code (226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Alban 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.