Amherstview Ontario Map

About Amherstview, Ontario

Amherstview is a locality in Lennox and Addington, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Amherstview is located at 44.2233°N, 76.6454°W.

Amherstview rests on the northern shore of Lake Ontario, a place where the land gently slopes towards the vast expanse of water, its presence a constant, breathing force. It lies 10.8 km west of Kingston, ON (from Kingston, ON: bearing 263°T), and is situated 11.4 km east-north-east of Bath. The terrain here is a soft mosaic of cultivated fields and scattered woodlands, punctuated by the neat geometries of residential streets and the occasional glint of sunlight on a rooftop. Maple trees, their leaves catching the late afternoon sun in a fiery dance, line many of the avenues, their shade a welcome respite in the summer months, while in winter, their bare branches trace stark, intricate patterns against the often-grey sky. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a faint, clean scent of damp earth and distant water, a reminder of the Great Lake's proximity, and the quiet hum of life is a steady, reassuring melody, punctuated by the distant cry of gulls. The history of Amherstview is deeply entwined with the fertile land and the opportunities presented by the great waterway it borders. Early settlers, drawn by the rich agricultural potential, established farms that still form the backbone of the local economy, their fields yielding a bounty of crops that are trucked to markets near and far. The proximity to Kingston, a historic hub of commerce and culture, has also shaped Amherstview, allowing for a blend of rural tranquility and accessible urban amenities. While no single industry dominates, the area thrives on a diversified economy, with many residents commuting to nearby centres for work, while others engage in local businesses, from small shops to service industries. The waterfront itself, a place of both recreation and quiet contemplation, holds a special significance, a natural boundary and a source of enduring beauty for the people of Amherstview.

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Explore Amherstview, 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: 44.22327, -76.64538. 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 Amherstview includes the postal code (K7N), 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.

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