Erieau Ontario Map

About Erieau, Ontario

Erieau is a community in Kent, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Erieau is located at 42.2607°N, 81.9224°W.

Erieau rests on a long, slender spit of land, a sandy finger pointing into the vast expanse of Lake Erie. It lies 25.7 km south-east of Chatham-Kent, ON (from Chatham-Kent, ON: bearing 139°T), and is situated 14.5 km east of Dealtown. The air here carries a perpetual scent of freshwater and sun-baked earth, a subtle perfume mingling with the fainter, saltier tang that hints at the lake’s immense power. Low-slung cottages, their paint often faded by the relentless sun and wind, huddle together as if for warmth, interspersed with the weathered grey of fishing shacks and the occasional vibrant splash of a well-tended garden. Beyond the immediate shoreline, marshlands stretch inland, a haven for countless migratory birds, their calls a constant, gentle symphony that underscores the quiet hum of life in Erieau. The flat terrain offers wide, unobstructed views, and on clear days, the horizon seems to stretch on forever, a shimmering line where the pale blue of the sky meets the deeper, more restless blue of the water. The history of Erieau is intrinsically tied to the bounty of Lake Erie, its economy once dominated by the bustling fishing fleets that brought in hauls of walleye and perch. Though the industry has shifted, a palpable sense of that heritage lingers in the sturdy, practical nature of the buildings and the quiet pride of those who still make their living from the lake’s waters, whether through charter fishing or operating the local marina. The distinctive piers, jutting out into the lake, stand as silent witnesses to generations of fishermen and their families, their lives shaped by the lake’s moods and generosity. Today, Erieau embraces a dual character, maintaining its connection to the water while also welcoming summer visitors drawn to its unpretentious charm and the tranquil beauty of its lakeside setting, a place where the pace of life is dictated by the gentle lapping of waves against the shore.

About This Erieau Map Page

Explore Erieau, 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: 42.26066, -81.92242. 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 Erieau includes the postal code (N0P), 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 Erieau 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.