Fort Erie Ontario Map

About Fort Erie, Ontario

Fort Erie is a town in Niagara, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Fort Erie is located at 42.9226°N, 79.0220°W.

Fort Erie rests on the western edge of the Niagara River's broad mouth, where the water, having tumbled over the Horseshoe Falls upstream, calms and widens before its final descent into Lake Ontario. It lies 16.8 km south-south-east of Niagara Falls, ON (from Niagara Falls, ON: bearing 156°T), and is situated 14.0 km east of Port Colborne. The land here is generally flat, a fertile plain stretching inland, punctuated by stands of deciduous trees that offer a vibrant splash of green in summer and a fiery spectacle in autumn. Along the riverfront, the air often carries the faint, mineral scent of flowing water, and the horizon is a gentle curve, where the sky meets the vast expanse of the lake. The residential streets, many lined with mature maples and elms, possess a quietude, a sense of established order, and the distant hum of traffic from the international bridge is a constant, subtle reminder of Fort Erie's connection to the world beyond. The history of Fort Erie is deeply intertwined with its strategic location, a vital crossing point that has witnessed centuries of human activity, from Indigenous trails to military fortifications. The War of 1812 left its mark, with the remnants of the fort itself standing as a silent sentinel to past conflicts. Today, Fort Erie’s economy leans towards tourism, drawing visitors to its casino, race track, and the natural beauty of the Niagara Parks system that flanks the river. The agricultural heritage of the surrounding region still whispers through the landscape, with fields of corn and soybeans stretching towards the horizon, their bounty often finding its way to local markets and processors. The rhythm of life in Fort Erie feels unhurried, a steady beat that acknowledges its past while embracing the present, the river a constant, flowing presence that shapes its character.

About This Fort Erie Map Page

Explore Fort Erie, 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: 42.92261, -79.022. 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 Fort Erie includes the postal code (L0S), 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 Fort Erie 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.