Clarkson Ontario Map

About Clarkson, Ontario

Clarkson is a urban community in Peel, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Clarkson is located at 43.5190°N, 79.6338°W.

Clarkson, nestled along the northern edge of Lake Ontario, presents a landscape where the gentle slopes of the Ontario landmass meet the expansive, shimmering expanse of the Great Lake. It lies 7.6 km south-south-east of Mississauga, ON (from Mississauga, ON: bearing 166°T), and is situated 9.5 km north-east of Oakville. The air here often carries the faint, clean scent of freshwater, mingling with the green perfume of mature trees that line residential streets and dot the few remaining natural ravines. In the late afternoon, the sunlight slants through the leaves, dappling the sidewalks and casting long shadows that speak of the day's slow, steady progress. The terrain, while not dramatic, possesses a quiet grace, with well-tended gardens and modest homes suggesting a settled, enduring character. This corner of Peel Region, once the agricultural heartland of its early settlers, has seen its character transformed by its proximity to a bustling metropolis, yet Clarkson retains echoes of its past. The former farmlands have largely given way to suburban development, but the legacy of its agricultural roots can still be found in the names of streets and the occasional preserved farmhouse, standing like stoic sentinels against the tide of modernity. Its economy, now deeply entwined with the wider Greater Toronto Area, benefits from its strategic location, offering convenient access for commuters and a desirable residential base. Notably, Clarkson’s waterfront, a cherished amenity, provides a vital connection to the natural beauty of Lake Ontario, a constant reminder of the geographical forces that shaped this place and continue to influence its everyday life.

About This Clarkson Map Page

Explore Clarkson, 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: 43.51904, -79.63385. 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 Clarkson includes the postal code (L5J), 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 Clarkson 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.