Belford Ontario Map

About Belford, Ontario

Belford is a locality in Durham, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Belford is located at 43.8836°N, 79.1811°W.

Belford rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate work of glaciers, where broad, fertile fields stretch towards horizons softened by the hazy breath of summer. It lies 6.6 km east of Markham, ON (from Markham, ON: bearing 83°T), and is situated 11.9 km west-north-west of Ajax. The land here is a gentle, rolling affair, a testament to the ancient sculpting of the earth, where the occasional stand of hardwood trees, their leaves rustling with secrets of seasons past, punctuates the cultivated expanse. Creeks, mere silver threads from a distance, meander through the terrain, their banks often fringed with the vibrant green of willows and cattails, hinting at the life that thrives beneath the surface. The air, particularly as dusk begins to paint the sky with hues of lavender and rose, carries a distinct coolness, a subtle reminder of the northern latitudes, and a quiet stillness that settles over the farmsteads and the clustered homes of Belford. The story of Belford is one of agricultural tenacity and resourceful settlement, its roots deeply entwined with the rich, dark soil that has sustained generations. Early pioneers, drawn by the promise of fertile land, carved their livelihoods from the dense forests, establishing a pattern of farming that continues to define the local economy. The legacy of those early days is still visible in the weathered barns and stone foundations that dot the countryside, each a silent marker of perseverance. While the primary focus remains agriculture, the nearby waters, though not grand rivers, offer a quiet respite and a connection to the natural world, their presence a subtle counterpoint to the orderly fields. Life in Belford moves with a steady, unhurried cadence, a reflection of the land's own patient rhythm, where neighbours know each other's names and the changing seasons dictate the flow of days.

About This Belford Map Page

Explore Belford, 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: 43.883611, -79.181111. 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 Belford includes the postal code (L0H), 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 Belford 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.