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| Place | Blind River |
| Type | Town |
| Province / Territory | Ontario (ON) |
| Location | Algoma |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 46.30227 |
| Longitude | -82.87795 |
| Population | 3,422 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | P5A |
| Area Code | 226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905 |
| Importance | Large city |
| CGN ID | FEVPI |
Blind River is a town in Algoma, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Blind River is located at 46.3023°N, 82.8779°W.
Blind River rests upon the rugged, enduring shield of the north, where the earth holds the cool, hushed weight of ancient stone and deep-rooted pine. It lies 19.1 km west-south-west of Elliot Lake, ON (from Elliot Lake, ON: bearing 243°T), and is situated 13.9 km north-north-west of Algoma Mills. Emerald Lake mirrors the expanse of the sky, its stillness offering a quiet clarity that defines the horizon, while the nearby Potomac River flows with a persistent, steady purpose through the surrounding terrain. As the sun dips low, the light catches the rough edges of the landscape, turning the granite outcrops into silhouettes that seem to hold the heat of the day long after the shadows have lengthened across the ground. The history of Blind River rises from the persistence of those who worked the timber and the land, building lives against the backdrop of a demanding wilderness. Industry has long shaped the local character, with the echoes of the lumber trade still lingering in the memory of the waterfront, where the movement of goods once dictated the pulse of the day. Today, the economy leans into the quiet stability of service and regional trade, grounded by the legacy of resource management that continues to support the livelihoods of those who call this northern stretch of land their home. Cultural life in Blind River finds its expression in the simple, honest gatherings of people who value the proximity of the natural world, from the rugged heights of Old Baldy to the sheltered beauty of Matinenda Provincial Park. A visit to the area reveals a landscape punctuated by the presence of Cataract Falls, where the rush of water provides a constant, rhythmic soundtrack to the changing seasons. The spirit of the region remains rooted in the connection between the people and the land they inhabit, a bond that is felt in the crisp, clean air and the way the community moves through the quiet, expansive days.
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Explore Blind River, 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: 46.30227, -82.87795. 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 Blind River includes the postal code (P5A), 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 Blind River 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.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |