Faraday Ontario Map

About Faraday, Ontario

Faraday is a locality in Hastings, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Faraday is located at 44.9126°N, 77.9079°W.

Faraday rests within a landscape shaped by the ancient Laurentian shield, its terrain a mosaic of granite outcrops, dense forests of pine and maple, and the clear, cool waters of numerous small lakes and winding rivers that feed into the Moira River system. It lies 17.6 km south of Bancroft, ON (from Bancroft, ON: bearing 190°T), and is situated 12.7 km south-east of Cardiff. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean, sharp scent of damp earth and pine needles, a pervasive fragrance that speaks of the surrounding wilderness. Rolling hills, softened by a generous cloak of trees, give way to open fields where the rich, dark soil yields crops, and the quietude of the countryside is punctuated only by the distant call of a loon or the rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth. The quality of light at dawn, a pale, ethereal glow that softens the edges of the world, seems to linger here, imbuing the natural beauty of Faraday with a profound sense of peace. The history of Faraday is deeply intertwined with the land's resources, first as a hunting and gathering ground for Indigenous peoples for millennia, and later, in the 19th century, as a hub for logging and mining. Evidence of this past can still be found in the remnants of old lumber camps and the occasional unearthed artifact, whispers of the hardy individuals who sought their fortune from the bounty of the earth. Today, Faraday's economy is a blend of agriculture, with farms dotting the landscape, and a growing appreciation for its natural setting, attracting those who seek a slower pace of life and the recreational opportunities offered by its lakes and trails. The distinctive character of Faraday is one of quiet resilience, a place where the echoes of its pioneering past are held in gentle balance with the enduring beauty of its natural heritage.

About This Faraday Map Page

Explore Faraday, 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: 44.91261, -77.9079. 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 Faraday includes the postal code (K0L), 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 Faraday 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.