Dufferin Bridge Ontario Map

About Dufferin Bridge, Ontario

Dufferin Bridge is a locality in Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Dufferin Bridge is located at 45.4731°N, 79.6819°W.

Dufferin Bridge sits where the waters of Georgian Bay begin to splinter into the vast, dark heart of the Canadian Shield. It lies 30.7 km east-north-east of Parry Sound, ON (from Parry Sound, ON: bearing 64°T), and is situated 12.7 km north-east of Orrville. The land here is a rugged tapestry of granite outcroppings, softened by dense stands of pine and maple that cling tenaciously to the slopes, their needles sighing secrets on the breeze. Below, the Seguin River, a ribbon of deep, cool water, carves its path, reflecting the ever-changing sky in its tranquil surface. In the summer, the air hums with the drone of unseen insects and the distant thrum of boat engines, a gentle counterpoint to the cries of gulls wheeling overhead. Evenings bring a particular magic, as the sun, a molten coin, sinks behind the western shore, bleeding hues of rose and amethyst across the horizon, casting long, dancing shadows from the trees. The history of Dufferin Bridge is as layered as the bedrock beneath it, shaped by the relentless flow of water and the ingenuity of those who sought to harness it. For generations, the Indigenous Anishinaabeg people navigated these waterways, leaving their indelible mark on the landscape. Later, loggers and fishermen, drawn by the bounty of the surrounding forests and the rich fishing grounds, established a foothold, their lives dictated by the seasons and the demands of distant markets. The construction of the bridge itself, a vital link connecting the mainland to the islands and the wider world, marked a new chapter, facilitating trade and tourism that now form the backbone of Dufferin Bridge's economy. The scent of woodsmoke often drifts from cottage chimneys, a nostalgic reminder of earlier times, mingling with the cleaner, salt-tinged air that carries the promise of the bay.

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Explore Dufferin Bridge, 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: 45.473056, -79.681945. 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 Dufferin Bridge includes the postal code (P0A), 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 Dufferin Bridge 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.