Cambridge Ontario Map

About Cambridge, Ontario

Cambridge is a city in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a city. Cambridge is located at 43.3972°N, 80.3114°W.

Cambridge, nestled within the Grand River watershed, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle sweep of rolling terrain and the meandering paths of waterways. It lies 13.3 km east of Kitchener, ON (from Kitchener, ON: bearing 100°T), and is situated 4.6 km north of Galt. Historically, this region was a crossroads, first for Indigenous peoples and later for European settlers drawn to the fertile soil and the promise of industry powered by the river’s flow. The establishment of mills and factories in the 19th century laid the groundwork for Cambridge's economic identity, fostering a spirit of manufacturing and innovation that continues to define its character, even as the economy diversifies into technology and services. The air here, particularly on a crisp autumn morning, carries a scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, a subtle reminder of the land's enduring agricultural roots beneath the hum of modern commerce. The cultural spirit of Cambridge is one of pragmatic industry blended with a quiet appreciation for its heritage and natural surroundings. While not boasting the grand scale of metropolitan landmarks, Cambridge cherishes its historic architecture, particularly in areas like Galt, where the riverfront showcases a handsome collection of stone buildings that speak of a bygone era. The presence of the University of Waterloo nearby, though technically just outside the city limits, imbues the region with an intellectual energy and a youthful vibrancy. Though Cambridge may not be home to globally recognized sports dynasties or universally famous cultural figures, its identity is forged in the everyday lives of its residents, in the shared experience of its changing seasons and the quiet pride in a place that is both rooted and evolving.

About This Cambridge Map Page

Explore Cambridge, 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: 43.397222, -80.311389. 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 Cambridge includes the postal code (N1T), 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 Cambridge 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.