Amherst Pointe Ontario Map

About Amherst Pointe, Ontario

Amherst Pointe is a locality in Essex, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Amherst Pointe is located at 42.0558°N, 83.1147°W.

Amherst Pointe, where the land gently slopes towards the expansive waters of Lake Erie, is a place sculpted by the patient hand of water and wind. It lies 29.2 km south-south-west of Windsor, ON (from Windsor, ON: bearing 200°T), and is situated 9.0 km south-west of Amherstburg. The terrain here is a subtle tapestry of cultivated fields, their neat rows stretching towards horizons softened by the haze of summer, interspersed with pockets of native trees that rustle secrets in the prevailing breeze. Low-lying areas, often dotted with marsh grasses, suggest the constant dialogue between the solid earth and the ever-present lake, a place where sunlight often breaks through the clouds in shafts of pure, almost tangible gold, illuminating the rich, dark soil and the vibrant green of the landscape. The air itself carries a certain weight, a humid embrace that hints at the coming warmth of the season and the quiet industry of the surrounding farms. The story of Amherst Pointe is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the region, a history cultivated over generations of settlers who found fertile ground for their endeavors. The local economy still hums with the rhythm of the harvest, with orchards and vineyards contributing to the region's reputation for fine produce and wines. One might glimpse the weathered silos that stand like sentinels against the sky, silent witnesses to countless seasons and the enduring spirit of those who work the land. Historically, this shoreline has been a conduit for commerce and connection, and the legacy of those early days can still be felt in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture and the quiet pride of its inhabitants. The very character of Amherst Pointe seems to be one of grounded perseverance, a testament to the resilience of both nature and the people who have chosen to call this lakeside expanse home.

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Explore Amherst Pointe, Ontario, 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: 42.055833, -83.114722. 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. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Amherst Pointe includes the postal code (N9V), telephone area code (226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Amherst Pointe 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.