Eight Mile Point Ontario Map

About Eight Mile Point, Ontario

Eight Mile Point is a locality in Simcoe, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Eight Mile Point is located at 44.5139°N, 79.4281°W.

Eight Mile Point rests on a gentle curve of land, where the fertile fields of Simcoe County begin their slow embrace of Georgian Bay. It lies 10.1 km south of Orillia, ON (from Orillia, ON: bearing 182°T), and is situated 3.6 km east-north-east of Hawkestone. The air here, especially as the sun dips low, carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening apples from the surrounding orchards, a perfume mingled with the sharper, briny tang of the lake. Rolling hills, softened by a patchwork of green and gold depending on the season, lead the eye towards the shimmering expanse of water, its surface often a mirror to the vast, ever-changing sky. Here and there, stands of mature trees, like ancient sentinels, punctuate the landscape, their branches reaching out as if to gather the last vestiges of daylight. The history of Eight Mile Point is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the region, a legacy carried forward by generations of farmers who have cultivated this rich soil. It was once a vital hub for the transportation of grain and other produce, its proximity to the lake facilitating trade and commerce. While large-scale shipping has waned, the spirit of enterprise endures, visible in the bustling farmers' markets that spring up in warmer months, offering everything from crisp vegetables to artisanal cheeses. The quiet hum of tractors, a constant, unobtrusive soundtrack, speaks to the enduring connection between the people of Eight Mile Point and the land they tend.

About This Eight Mile Point Map Page

Explore Eight Mile Point, 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: 44.513889, -79.428055. 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 Eight Mile Point includes the postal code (L3V), 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 Eight Mile Point 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.