Bear Lake Ontario Map

About Bear Lake, Ontario

Bear Lake is a settlement in Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Bear Lake is located at 45.4572°N, 79.5858°W.

Bear Lake rests in a fold of the Canadian Shield, where granite outcrops, softened by centuries of wind and rain, give way to a mosaic of evergreen and deciduous forest. It lies 29.1 km north-west of Huntsville, ON (from Huntsville, ON: bearing 304°T), and is situated 10.2 km west-south-west of Sprucedale. The air here carries the sharp, clean scent of pine needles and damp earth, particularly after a rain, and the light, especially as it begins to soften towards evening, can cast long, bruised shadows across the uneven terrain. Small, clear streams, born from unseen springs, trickle down the slopes, their murmur a constant, low hum beneath the rustle of leaves and the occasional call of a loon. The land itself feels ancient, a patient witness to the slow work of glaciers and the passage of seasons, its contours shaped by forces far grander than human hands. The history of Bear Lake is intertwined with the logging and mining ventures that once pulsed through this region, leaving behind remnants of a hardy pioneer spirit. While those industries have largely faded, the legacy of resourcefulness persists in the quiet hum of local businesses and the close-knit nature of the community. The lake itself, a dark, reflective eye in the landscape, has always been central, drawing those who seek solace in its quiet waters or the bounty of the surrounding woods. Generations have learned to read the subtle shifts in the water, the way it catches the sun, or the hushed stillness that descends before a snowfall, imbuing Bear Lake with a character that is both resilient and deeply peaceful.

About This Bear Lake Map Page

Explore Bear Lake, 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: 45.457222, -79.585833. 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 Bear Lake includes the postal code (P0A), 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 Bear Lake 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.