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Little Canada Minnesota Map

Explore Little Canada, Minnesota, with this interactive street and satellite map.

Interactive Map of Little Canada, Minnesota

CityLittle Canada
StateMinnesota (MN)
CountyRamsey County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneCentral Time (America/Chicago)
Latitude45.02691
Longitude-93.08772
Population10,819
Density1071.6 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Code55117
Area Code612, 952
County SeatSaint Paul
School DistrictRoseville Public School District

About Little Canada, Minnesota

Little Canada is a locality in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 10,819. The population density is 1071.6 people per km². Little Canada is located at 45.0269°N, 93.0877°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Little Canada is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 55117.

Little Canada carries the quiet dignity of a landscape shaped by glacial retreat and the patient, slow accumulation of midwestern seasons. It lies 2.2 miles south-southwest of Vadnais Heights, MN (from Vadnais Heights, MN: bearing 198°T), and is situated 9.2 miles east-northeast of Minneapolis. Sunlight catches the surface of Savage Lake, which remains a central, reflective presence for those who live near its edges. Beyond the suburban sprawl, the terrain holds a subtle, flattened elegance, punctuated by the cooling shade of the nearby John H Allison Forest. During the long, hushed winters, the air takes on a crisp, sharp clarity that clarifies the horizon. Residents often find that the landscape demands a particular kind of attention, rewarding those who watch the shifting colors of the brush as the light fades over the prairie-like fields.

Little Canada emerged from the steady labor of early settlers who recognized the potential in this inland corridor between the major urban centers. The regional economy evolved from its foundational agricultural roots into a diverse mixture of commercial enterprise and light industrial activity that sustains the local workforce. Business parks and distribution centers now occupy spaces where once there were only vast, open tracts of land. This economic shift has allowed Little Canada to maintain a stable, industrious character that values practicality and consistent growth. The legacy of those who first cleared the land remains visible in the orderly arrangement of streets and the persistent, quiet hum of productivity that defines the working day.

Cultural life in Little Canada finds its expression in the communal gatherings hosted at Pioneer Park, where neighbors connect amidst the greenery. The identity of the locale is marked by a deep-seated appreciation for the outdoors, with the nearby Shadow Falls serving as a reminder of the quiet geological wonders found within a short drive. While the area does not claim the fame of global icons, it fosters an environment where the rhythm of life is measured by the changing of the leaves and the arrival of the first frost. Educational initiatives and local civic events remain the primary anchors of social cohesion for the people who call this place home. The spirit of the region is one of understated resilience, reflecting a history of endurance that is both modest and deeply ingrained.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Little Canada Firefighters Memorial (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 179° S
  • Vadnais Snail Lake Regional Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 004° N
  • Acorn Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 237° SW
  • North Kohlman Marsh (Local Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 094° E
  • Central Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 251° W
  • Gateway State Trail (State Park) — 2.3 mi, 166° S
  • Poet's Post (Public Artwork) — 3.4 mi, 154° SE
  • Moon Lake Park (State Park) — 4.0 mi, 013° N
  • Como Planetarium (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 214° SW
  • Midtown CLAY (Arts Centre) — 4.1 mi, 234° SW
  • Benson Great Hall (Theatre) — 4.2 mi, 300° NW
  • The Gates Ajar (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 222° SW
  • Mannheimer Memorial (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 222° SW
  • Exedra (Viewpoint) — 4.4 mi, 224° SW
  • Math On-A-Stick (Attraction) — 4.9 mi, 233° SW
  • Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.0 mi, 306° NW · 24k acres
  • History Theatre (Theatre) — 5.3 mi, 185° S
  • AZ Gallery (Gallery) — 5.4 mi, 178° S
  • Mound (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 021° N
  • Popup Art Gallery (Gallery) — 5.5 mi, 184° S
  • Gibb's Museum (Museum) — 5.5 mi, 244° SW
  • Goldstein Museum of Design (Museum) — 5.5 mi, 239° SW
  • Minnesota Children's Museum (Museum) — 5.5 mi, 185° S
  • White Bear Lake Historical Society (Museum) — 5.5 mi, 043° NE
  • White Bear Armory (Attraction) — 5.6 mi, 045° NE

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About This Little Canada Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Little Canada, Minnesota. Coordinates: 45.02691, -93.08772. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Little Canada includes the ZIP code (55117), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Ramsey County (Saint Paul), and school district assignment (Roseville Public School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedAugust 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.