Welcome to Gem ...
While we don't have a date for the founding of Gem, you might get a feel for it by knowing that the earliest mention that we've found (so far) was on a map dated 1951.
Gem is 2,500 feet [762 m] above sea level.<1> In other words, the altitude of Gem is about ½ mile above sea level.
Time Zone: Gem lies in the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT) and observes daylight saving time. The time zone in French: MST- Heure Normale des Rocheuses (HNR), MDT- Heure Avancée des Rocheuses (HAR).
Area Codes for Gem: 403, 368, 587 & 825<2>
The Canadian Postal Code for Gem: T0J<3>
Communities Also Named Gem ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 13 communities that are also named Gem - they are located in Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas (2), Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas and West Virginia.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Gem.
Communities near Gem ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Gem.
- Bassano
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
- Duchess
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Duchess came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duchess
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Duchess <4>
- Rosemary
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosemary
- Finnegan
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Finnegan came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Finnegan
- Hussar
(22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hussar came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hussar
- Cluny
(23 miles [37 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cluny came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cluny
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cluny <4>
- Dorothy
(23 miles [37 km] to the north)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dorothy
- Millicent
(25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millicent came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millicent
- Steveville
(26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
- Cessford
(27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cessford
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Gem ...
Looking for more information about Gem? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Gem, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Gem.
Adding Gem to Our Gazetteer ...
As we work on our Gazetteer, we occasionally find mention of a community that is new to us. When we find such a community, we add it to our Gazetteer with the hope of adding more information in the future.
The earliest source we've referenced which mentioned Gem was on a map titled Road Map for Montana & Southern Alberta (from Shell Oil, 1951).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Gem.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Gem. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Province of Alberta: https://www.alberta.ca/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Gem - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <2> | When there's a risk of an area code running out of phone numbers, an 'Overlay Area Code' is created that has the same geographic boundaries as the existing area code. In this case, the 403 code has been Overlayed with one of the following codes: 368, 587 or 825. New phone numbers in the Gem area will be assigned with one of these codes: 403, 368, 587 or 825. As a result, placing a call in the Gem area will require 10-digit dialing (where you enter both the area code and then the phone number). |
| <3> | The Canadian Postal Code consists of 6 characters, where the first three characters are the 'Forward Sortation Area (FSA)', with the last three characters being the 'Local Delivery Unit (LDU)'. In the case of Gem, we provide only the FSA and not the LDU. The Canadian Postal Codes were created as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. So keep in mind that any given Postal Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Gem). The boundaries of the Postal Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other Postal Codes. When looking for a Postal Code, whether Gem or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the Canada Post / Postes Canada. |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | If we found a location and have questions about the accuracy of our information, we will simply say that the marker is 'in the vicinity'. We are not confident about the location and the position of our marker is only a rough guide. If we have too many doubts about the location, we will not include it in our database. |