Cumberland House Saskatchewan Map

About Cumberland House, Saskatchewan

Cumberland House is a northern village in 57-2-W2, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Cumberland House is located at 53.9559°N, 102.2676°W.

Cumberland House, nestled where the Saskatchewan River system fans out, bears the deep imprint of its geography and history. It lies 68.0 km west-north-west of The Pas, SK (from The Pas, SK: bearing 283°T), and is situated 2.7 km north-north-east of Pemmican Portage. The land here, a mosaic of boreal forest and wetland, speaks of ancient waterways that shaped early journeys and sustained life. For centuries, Indigenous peoples navigated these waters, their presence a quiet hum beneath the surface of later colonial endeavors. The establishment of the Hudson's Bay Company trading post in the late 18th century marked a significant shift, drawing fur traders and settlers to this strategic nexus. This early economy, driven by the lucrative fur trade, eventually gave way to resource extraction and a more diversified, though still modest, local economy that draws sustenance from the surrounding wilderness and the enduring spirit of its people. The cultural character of Cumberland House is one of quiet resilience, a reflection of its northern setting and the enduring connection to the land. The sky here, vast and often painted with the soft hues of dawn and dusk, seems to hold a particular stillness. While Cumberland House may not boast grand universities or professional sports franchises, its identity is forged in the shared experiences of its residents and the rich Indigenous heritage that continues to inform its present. The memory of figures like Samuel Hearst, a prominent Métis leader, resonates, hinting at the complex social fabric of the region. Major events here tend to be community-focused, celebrations that mark the seasons and the enduring bonds that tie people to this place, a place where the rhythm of life often follows the gentle flow of the nearby waters.

About This Cumberland House Map Page

Explore Cumberland House, Saskatchewan, 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: 53.955908, -102.267639. 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 Cumberland House includes the postal code (S0E), telephone area code (306, 639). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Cumberland House 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.