Ferris Ontario Map

About Ferris, Ontario

Ferris is a compact rural community in Nipissing, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Ferris is located at 46.2871°N, 79.4471°W.

Ferris, nestled within the sprawling embrace of the Nipissing District, exhales a quiet stillness that settles deep into the bones. It lies 3.2 km south-south-east of North Bay, ON (from North Bay, ON: bearing 163°T), and is situated 9.5 km north-west of Callander. The land here is a broad, rolling expanse, a generous canvas painted with the muted greens of boreal forest and the richer hues of cultivated fields that surrender gradually to the sky. Smooth, rounded hills, born of ancient glacial artistry, cradle pockets of shimmering water – lakes that gleam like fallen stars on clear days, their surfaces often ruffled by a persistent breeze. The air, especially in the twilight hours, carries the clean, sharp scent of pine and damp earth, a fragrance that speaks of seasons turning with patient inevitability. It is a landscape that feels both vast and intimate, where the horizon stretches out in an endless invitation, yet the immediate surroundings offer a comforting, familiar embrace. The story of Ferris is written in the enduring spirit of those who have long called this place home, their lives intertwined with the natural bounty and the quiet industry that has shaped its character. For generations, the land has provided, supporting livelihoods through farming and the careful harvesting of timber, echoes of which can still be felt in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of its older buildings. The nearby waters, extensions of the mighty Nipissing, have always been arteries of connection, a historical pathway for trade and sustenance, and today, they draw visitors seeking the same peace and abundance. While Ferris may not boast grand monuments, its distinctiveness lies in the unhurried rhythm of its days, the genuine warmth of its people, and the enduring connection to a natural world that continues to offer its timeless gifts.

About This Ferris Map Page

Explore Ferris, 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: 46.28706, -79.44705. 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 Ferris includes the postal code (P1A), 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 Ferris 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.