Cataraqui Ontario Map

About Cataraqui, Ontario

Cataraqui is a compact rural community in Frontenac, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Cataraqui is located at 44.2576°N, 76.5460°W.

Cataraqui unfolds across a landscape sculpted by ancient glaciers, where rolling drumlins, cloaked in emerald forests and patchwork fields, give way to the glittering expanse of Lake Ontario's eastern reach. It lies 3.8 km north-west of Kingston, ON (from Kingston, ON: bearing 312°T), and is situated 15.6 km south-south-west of Inverary. The air here, especially in the hushed moments of dawn, carries the clean scent of pine needles and damp earth, a pervasive freshness that seems to seep into everything. The terrain, a gentle alternation of rise and fall, offers glimpses of sheltered bays and the distant, hazy shimmer of water, a constant reminder of the vast network of waterways that define this corner of Frontenac. Even the scattered farmsteads, with their sturdy stone barns and weathered silos, seem to sit comfortably within the land's natural contours, their presence a quiet testament to generations who have worked this soil. The history of Cataraqui is deeply entwined with the flow of rivers and the strategic importance of its waterfront, a legacy that echoes in the very foundations of its existence. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile land and access to trade routes, established a presence here, gradually building a local economy rooted in agriculture and, for a time, the bustling activity of lumber mills that harnessed the power of nearby waterways. While the grand scale of those industries has receded, a resilient spirit persists, with a vibrant mix of small businesses and agricultural enterprises continuing to sustain the region. The proximity to Kingston, a city rich with historical significance and academic institutions, also lends a subtle dynamism to Cataraqui, fostering a unique character that balances rural tranquility with a connection to broader cultural currents.

About This Cataraqui Map Page

Explore Cataraqui, 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: 44.25765, -76.54601. 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 Cataraqui includes the postal code (K7M), 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 Cataraqui 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.