Applewood Acres Ontario Map

About Applewood Acres, Ontario

Applewood Acres is a community in Carleton, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Applewood Acres is located at 45.3850°N, 75.6692°W.

Applewood Acres rests quietly upon the firm terrain of Nanny Goat Hill, where the land holds a persistent stillness above the nearby Rideau River. It lies 5.8 km south-east of Gatineau, ON (from Gatineau, ON: bearing 146°T), and is situated 8.8 km north-west of Ottawa. The atmosphere here carries the weight of a long-settled domesticity, defined by low-slung architecture and the way evening light catches the edges of the mature trees that define the local streets. Though the bustling activity of the capital lies nearby, Applewood Acres maintains a singular detachment, sheltered by the elevation of the hill and the proximity of the water. To the south, the landscape bears the influence of the Rideau River, which anchors the geography of the region, while the presence of Dow's Lake and Prince of Wales Falls, each located about 3 km away, suggests a terrain defined by glacial remnants and the slow movement of waterways. The air often feels heavy with the scent of damp earth and cooling asphalt, a sensory marker of a place that values its internal geography over the sprawl beyond its borders. Historically, Applewood Acres emerged as a residential enclave that prioritizes the privacy of its inhabitants, mirroring the mid-century suburban expansion that characterized much of the surrounding region. The local economy functions largely as a support for the professional lives of those who commute to the nearby academic and governmental institutions, yet the character of the streets remains rooted in the quietude of established gardens and private driveways. Residents often find their way toward the Rideau River or the paths leading toward Dow's Lake, tracing routes that have been walked for generations. Life here moves with a predictable cadence, shaped by the changing seasons that transform the slopes of Nanny Goat Hill from green to grey, ensuring that Applewood Acres persists as a stable, observant neighbor to the more frantic pace of the city.

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Explore Applewood Acres, 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: 45.385, -75.669167. 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 Applewood Acres includes the postal code (L5E), 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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