Cree Ontario Map

About Cree, Ontario

Cree is a locality in Algoma, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Cree is located at 49.2110°N, 84.7088°W.

Cree rests within the dense, watchful embrace of the northern forest, where the horizon is defined by the slow, deliberate growth of conifers and the persistent presence of cold, dark earth. It lies 5.0 km east of Hornepayne, ON (from Hornepayne, ON: bearing 99°T), and is situated 47.1 km west-north-west of Oba. The landscape holds a singular, quiet intensity, marked by the proximity of Second Charlie May's Lake just 3 km away, its surface often mirroring the low, heavy clouds that drift across the canopy. Here, the air carries a sharp, metallic clarity that seems to sharpen the edges of the spruce needles, while the Shekak River flows some 8 km distant, carving a path through the muskeg and stone with a persistence that defines the local terrain. The light at dusk settles over Cree in shades of bruised violet and slate, casting long, thin shadows that stretch across the moss-covered ground, turning the woods into a place of profound, humming solitude. The history of Cree is inextricably linked to the rugged industrial character of the Algoma district, where the labour of past generations remains present in the quiet persistence of the surrounding timber and rail lines. While Nagagamisis Provincial Park stands 28 km away as a reminder of the region’s vast, protected wildness, the daily life of Cree focuses on the modest demands of forestry and the maintenance of the northern lines. The economy here moves in alignment with the seasons, shifting from the frantic thaw of spring to the deep, muffled stillness of winter, when the frost settles into the ground with a finality that demands respect. Within this setting, the local character is defined by a stoic endurance, a way of existing that finds beauty in the harshness of the climate and the resilience of those who call these woods home.

About This Cree Map Page

Explore Cree, 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: 49.21102, -84.70876. 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. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Cree includes the postal code (P0S), 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 Cree 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.