Depot Harbour Ontario Map

About Depot Harbour, Ontario

Depot Harbour is a compact rural community in Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Depot Harbour is located at 45.3171°N, 80.0995°W.

Depot Harbour, nestled along the eastern shore of Georgian Bay, presents a rugged beauty where granite outcrops meet the deep, cool waters. It lies 6.4 km south-west of Parry Sound, ON (from Parry Sound, ON: bearing 230°T), and is situated 10.7 km south of Nobel. The air here carries the sharp scent of pine and the mineral tang of exposed rock, a constant reminder of the ancient Canadian Shield that forms its foundation. The landscape is a study in contrasts: sheltered coves where pleasure boats bob gently alongside the weathered hulls of working vessels, and open stretches of water that can, in an instant, churn with the raw power of the Great Lakes. The shoreline is a mosaic of smooth, wave-worn stones and stubborn, wind-sculpted pines clinging to precarious ledges, their needles whispering secrets to the passing breeze. The history of Depot Harbour is intrinsically tied to the iron ore and grain that once flowed through its deep-water docks, a bustling hub during the early 20th century that helped fuel industrial growth across the continent. While the great freighters no longer dominate the harbour, the echoes of that past linger in the sturdy, functional architecture and the quiet pride of a place that once played a significant role in national commerce. Today, Depot Harbour’s economy leans more towards the seasonal ebb and flow of tourism and recreational boating, with local businesses catering to those seeking the serene escape of the Georgian Bay islands and the rugged appeal of the surrounding wilderness. The character of Depot Harbour is one of quiet resilience, a community that remembers its industrial might but has gracefully adapted to a more contemplative existence, where the rhythm of the day is often dictated by the gentle lapping of waves and the distant cry of gulls.

About This Depot Harbour Map Page

Explore Depot Harbour, 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: 45.31712, -80.09945. 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 Depot Harbour includes the postal code (P2A), 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 Depot Harbour 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.