[2] Genesee is located off Highway 770 south of the North Saskatchewan River, approximately 71 km (44 mi) southwest of the City of Edmonton.

Genesee, like Edmonton, has a northern continental climate with extreme seasonal temperatures, although the city has milder winters than either Regina or Winnipeg, which are both located at a more southerly latitude.

It has mild summers and chilly winters, with the average daily temperatures ranging from -11.7 °C (10.9 °F) in January to 17.5 °C (63.5 °F) in July.

These coal-fired plants employ 300+ people over the three generating units, as well as a significant labour force for the strip mining operations.

Genesee is served by the Edmonton International Airport, but local grass fields abound.

Most residents need to drive to nearby towns of Stony Plain/Spruce Grove and Leduc for major clubs and movies, but local rural bars do abound in Warburg, Sunnybrook, Breton, Mink Lake, Wabamun and Beach Corner.

Located between Stony Plain/Spruce Grove and Warburg, Genesee residents utilize the services of these communities.

The local Genesee community hall has facilities for baseball, slo-pitch, horseshoes, and a playground.