Waiparous, Alberta Weather
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About Waiparous, Alberta
Waiparous is a summer village in 7-26-6-W5, Alberta, Canada. It is a small community with a population of 57. Waiparous is located at 51.2042°N, 114.8325°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T4C.
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.
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| Location | Waiparous, 7-26-6-W5, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 51.204167°N, 114.8325°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6) |
| Postal FSA | T4C |
| Area Code | 403, 587, 780, 825, 368 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Waiparous, Alberta Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Waiparous, Alberta, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, ECCC extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modelled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES satellite imagery. Additional sections may include marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live Water Survey of Canada river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Waiparous includes coordinates 51.204167°N, 114.832500°W, situated in 7-26-6-W5. Postal FSA: T4C. Telephone area code: 403, 587, 780, 825, 368. Timezone: Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6).
Weather data is sourced from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from Water Survey of Canada (WSC) via the ECCC GeoMet realtime hydrometric feed. Marine and solunar data are modelled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 and is public domain.