Attawapiskat Ontario Map

About Attawapiskat, Ontario

Attawapiskat is a locality in Kenora, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Attawapiskat is located at 52.9225°N, 82.4253°W.

Attawapiskat rests on the eastern shore of James Bay, a land sculpted by ancient coastlines and the ceaseless murmur of the bay. It lies 93.7 km north-north-west of Fort Albany, ON (from Fort Albany, ON: bearing 328°T). The terrain here is generally flat, a low-lying expanse of muskeg and boreal forest, where the air often carries the crisp scent of pine and the damp earth. Historically, this region has been the ancestral homeland of the Attawapiskat First Nation, their lives deeply intertwined with the rhythms of the land and the generous, sometimes harsh, offerings of the bay and its tributary rivers. The economy of Attawapiskat has long been sustained by traditional harvesting practices, hunting, fishing, and trapping, supplemented by efforts in local development and resource management, reflecting a resilience born from generations of adapting to the northern environment. The cultural character of Attawapiskat is rich with Indigenous heritage, a vibrant legacy passed down through stories, language, and ceremony, often felt most strongly in the quiet moments as the northern light shifts across the sky. While specific well-known landmarks are fewer in this remote setting, the natural beauty of the surrounding coastline and the lifeblood of the Attawapiskat River itself serve as constant points of reference for its people. Education is primarily facilitated through local schools, nurturing the next generation within their ancestral territory, and the spirit of community is often expressed through gatherings and shared cultural events that celebrate their enduring connection to this northern place. The people of Attawapiskat carry a quiet strength, a deep understanding of their environment, and a profound sense of belonging to this unique corner of the world.

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Explore Attawapiskat, 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: 52.9225, -82.425278. 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 Attawapiskat includes the postal code (P0L), 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 Attawapiskat 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.