Fairholme Ontario Map

About Fairholme, Ontario

Fairholme is a locality in Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Fairholme is located at 45.5658°N, 79.9183°W.

Fairholme rests on the western edge of the Parry Sound, a place where granite outcrops, smoothed by ancient glaciers, tumble towards the deep, clear water. It lies 25.3 km north-north-east of Parry Sound, ON (from Parry Sound, ON: bearing 21°T), and is situated 18.1 km west-south-west of Cedar Croft. The landscape here is a generous scattering of pines and birches, their needles and leaves whispering secrets on the breeze that carries the scent of damp earth and the faint salt tang of Georgian Bay. Sunlight, when it breaks through the clouds, paints the rocky shores in shifting hues of ochre and grey, and the air, particularly in the early morning, holds a crisp, invigorating coolness that speaks of the vast, surrounding wilderness. Small, sheltered coves offer glimpses of smooth, water-worn stones, and the persistent call of gulls overhead marks the proximity of the bay's expansive waters. The history of Fairholme is tied intrinsically to the waterways that define its character, a legacy of logging and the bustling maritime trade that once navigated these channels. The economy, while now leaning towards the quiet hum of tourism and the steady rhythm of cottagers arriving for the summer months, still carries echoes of its industrious past. Local entrepreneurs have found their niche, offering everything from handcrafted goods to guided excursions that explore the intricate network of islands and channels that dot the horizon. It is a place where the traditions of summer cottage life, a distinctly Canadian experience, are deeply ingrained, fostering a sense of shared enjoyment of the natural beauty that envelops Fairholme.

About This Fairholme Map Page

Explore Fairholme, 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: 45.565833, -79.918333. 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 Fairholme 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 Fairholme 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.