Oxford House Manitoba Map

About Oxford House, Manitoba

Oxford House is a northern community in Manitoba, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Oxford House is located at 54.9483°N, 95.2656°W.

Oxford House rests with a quiet weight upon the shore of Oxford Lake, where the vast, dark water mirrors the shifting moods of the northern sky. It lies 66.9 km north-west of Gods Lake Narrows, MB (from Gods Lake Narrows, MB: bearing 311°T), and is situated 20.2 km north-east of Pakitahokansik. The land here holds the stillness of the boreal forest, a terrain marked by the persistent, cold pull of the Hayes River as it carves its path through the wilderness. At dusk, the light thins into a bruised violet, lingering long enough to sharpen the silhouettes of spruce trees against the horizon. The air carries a crisp, mineral edge, reminding those who dwell here that the landscape is not merely a backdrop, but a living presence that demands respect. The history of Oxford House is inseparable from the fur trade, which once dictated the movement of goods and people across these northern waterways. Today, the economy relies on a blend of traditional harvesting and local services that support the daily needs of the people. Residents maintain a deep connection to the land, balancing modern necessity with the enduring requirements of life in a remote setting. The proximity of the Hayes River continues to influence the flow of activity, providing a corridor that has sustained the local population through changing seasons and shifting fortunes. Cultural life in Oxford House reflects an enduring Indigenous heritage, visible in the persistence of traditional practices and the strength of communal bonds. While Trout Falls lies about 13 km away, drawing the occasional visitor to witness the raw energy of the water, the true character of the place is found in the everyday interactions of its inhabitants. Life moves in accordance with the cycles of the environment, where the sudden, sharp silence of winter or the sudden rush of spring thaw defines the passing of the year. There is a profound honesty in how Oxford House persists, rooted in a geography that offers little to those who do not understand how to listen to the wind moving across the lake.

About This Oxford House Map Page

Explore Oxford House, Manitoba, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 54.948333, -95.265556. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Oxford House includes the postal code (R0B), telephone area code (204, 431). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Oxford House is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.