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| Place | Franklin Beach |
| Type | Urban Community |
| Province / Territory | Ontario (ON) |
| Location | York |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 44.318333 |
| Longitude | -79.385278 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | L0E |
| Area Code | 226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | FBFNE |
Franklin Beach is a urban community in York, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Franklin Beach is located at 44.3183°N, 79.3853°W.
Franklin Beach rests upon the edge of Lake Simcoe, where the horizon meets the water in a muted line of grey and blue. It lies 23.9 km east-south-east of Barrie, ON (from Barrie, ON: bearing 104°T), and is situated 6.4 km north-west of Georgina. The presence of the Black River defines the local terrain, its current pulling softly toward the lake and shaping the character of the shoreline. Nearby, Little Hell Hill rises with a subtle prominence, providing a vantage point that catches the long, amber light of late afternoon as it settles over the land. The air here holds a distinct, cool moisture, carrying the scent of damp earth and reeds that persist even when the sun is high. Franklin Beach maintains a quiet endurance, shaped by the weight of the water and the slow, persistent movement of the river through the surrounding woods. Historical patterns of settlement in Franklin Beach are rooted in the natural utility of the Black River, which once served as a primary artery for local movement and modest trade. Today, the economy remains modest and tied to the land, reflecting a preference for a lifestyle that values the seasonal shifts of the water over rapid expansion. Traditional knowledge of the woods and the shoreline continues to inform the way people navigate their days, maintaining a quiet continuity that respects the local geography. Little Hell Hill remains a familiar landmark for those who live here, standing as a silent witness to the daily passage of seasons and the enduring, straightforward nature of life along the shore.
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Explore Franklin Beach, 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: 44.318333, -79.385278. 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. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Franklin Beach includes the postal code (L0E), 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 Franklin Beach 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.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |