Appledore Ontario Map

About Appledore, Ontario

Appledore is a locality in Kent, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Appledore is located at 42.5219°N, 82.1433°W.

Appledore, nestled along the northern shore of Lake Huron, exhales a scent of pine and damp earth, a place where the land gently slopes towards the vast, shimmering expanse of water. It lies 9.9 km north of Chatham-Kent, ON (from Chatham-Kent, ON: bearing 353°T), and is situated 14.1 km north-north-east of Chatham. The terrain here is a mosaic of hardy boreal forest, giving way to open clearings where the sun, especially in the late afternoon, bleeds a warm, honeyed light across the ground. Rough-hewn cottages, their paint often weathered to a soft grey or a faded blue, cling to the landscape like barnacles, their chimneys occasionally puffing thin wisps of smoke that dissolve into the crisp, clean air. The silence here isn't empty; it's a profound quietude punctuated by the cry of gulls and the distant, rhythmic sigh of waves lapping against the rocky shoreline. The history of Appledore is intimately tied to the bounty of its waters and the resilience of its people, a story etched in the very grain of the weathered docks and the sturdy, if humble, architecture. Once a bustling hub for logging and fishing, the economy has gracefully shifted, embracing a quieter tourism that draws visitors to its pristine beaches and secluded coves, the echo of the past still present in the names of the local fishing families who continue to ply their trade. Indigenous heritage, too, is a vital thread in the fabric of Appledore, with ancient trails and burial grounds speaking of a long and profound connection to this land. The pace of life is dictated by the seasons and the sun, a gentle unhurling that allows for contemplation and a deep appreciation of the natural world that surrounds Appledore.

About This Appledore Map Page

Explore Appledore, 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: 42.521944, -82.143333. 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 Appledore includes the postal code (N7M), 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 Appledore 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.