Centretown Ontario Map

About Centretown, Ontario

Centretown is a community in Carleton, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Centretown is located at 45.4153°N, 75.6964°W.

Centretown rests on a broad, ancient plain, a gentle swell of land that has seen millennia of wind and water sculpt its character. It lies 1.8 km south-east of Gatineau, ON (from Gatineau, ON: bearing 141°T), and is situated 12.6 km north-west of Ottawa. The sky here is an expansive canvas, often painted with the soft, bruised purples and fading golds of an Ottawa Valley sunset, a light that lends a quiet reverence to the sturdy brick buildings and the well-trodden sidewalks. The air, especially in late spring, carries the faint, sweet perfume of blossoming trees and the earthy scent of newly turned soil, a subtle invitation to breathe deep and linger. A network of quiet streets, lined with mature elms and oaks, winds through the heart of Centretown, each turn revealing a glimpse of manicured gardens or the warm glow from a window. The history of Centretown is deeply entwined with the development of the surrounding region, a story of settlement and growth that began long before its formal establishment. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile land and the promise of a new beginning, carved out farms and businesses, laying the groundwork for the vibrant local economy that continues to thrive today. The echoes of its past can be found in the enduring architecture, a quiet testament to the resilience and ingenuity of those who came before. While the agricultural roots remain significant, Centretown has also evolved, becoming a hub for diverse enterprises, from small, independent shops to professional services, each contributing to the unique pulse of daily life. The presence of the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers a distinctive historical and recreational thread, its locks and pathways a constant reminder of the waterway’s pivotal role in shaping the identity of Centretown and the wider landscape.

About This Centretown Map Page

Explore Centretown, 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: 45.415343, -75.69639. 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 Centretown includes the postal code (K2P), 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 Centretown 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.