Burnt River Ontario Map

About Burnt River, Ontario

Burnt River is a compact rural community in Victoria, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Burnt River is located at 44.6750°N, 78.6978°W.

Burnt River lies nestled within the undulating terrain of the Kawarthas, a place where the land rises and falls in gentle swells, cloaked in a mosaic of deciduous forest and open fields. It lies 35.7 km north of Lindsay, ON (from Lindsay, ON: bearing 6°T), and is situated 14.4 km north-east of Kawartha Lakes. The air here carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, particularly after a soft rain, and the sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in hushed, shifting patterns across the forest floor, illuminating patches of moss and fern. The Burnt River itself, a ribbon of cool, clear water, meanders through the landscape, its banks often fringed with reeds and the occasional weathered dock, a quiet constant in the ever-changing seasons. The character of Burnt River is one of quietude, of a deep connection to the natural world that surrounds it, a place where the passage of time feels measured not by clocks, but by the slow turning of the leaves and the murmur of the water. Historically, Burnt River was a hub of activity, its early days tied to the logging industry that once thrived along its waterways, the timber rafts making their journey downstream to larger markets. The echoes of that past can still be felt in the sturdy, practical architecture that dots the landscape, and in the enduring spirit of self-reliance that characterizes its residents. Today, the local economy leans more towards agriculture and the quiet appeal of its natural setting, drawing those who seek a slower pace of life and an appreciation for the outdoors. While not a place of grand monuments, there is a subtle beauty in the way the community has adapted, preserving a sense of heritage while embracing the present, a quiet strength that is as much a part of Burnt River as the whispering pines.

About This Burnt River Map Page

Explore Burnt 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: 44.675, -78.697778. 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 Burnt River includes the postal code (K0M), 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 Burnt 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.