[2] The settlement is located on the banks of the Hay River, at an elevation of 328 meters (1,076 ft).

The plant hardiness zone of Meander River is 0B, the second lowest possible within Canada, due primarily to its northern latitude.

[3] A major source of employment for Meander River is available via commute to High Level, approximately 70 km (43 mi) to the south along Highway 35.

Other sources of employment within the community include a provincially funded school built in 1996 and a Dene Tha' Band office.

The community is connected to the internet via Alberta SuperNet with fiber optic cabling.