Gilford Beach Ontario Map

About Gilford Beach, Ontario

Gilford Beach is a locality in Simcoe, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Gilford Beach is located at 44.2264°N, 79.5308°W.

Gilford Beach rests on the northern shore of Lake Simcoe, a place where the land gently slopes towards the vast expanse of fresh water. It lies 19.6 km north-north-west of Newmarket, ON (from Newmarket, ON: bearing 343°T), and is situated 8.8 km south-east of Innisfil. The shoreline itself is a mosaic of sandy stretches, pebbled coves, and the occasional weathered dock, all embraced by a fringe of mature trees that offer dappled shade on warmer days. The air here carries the clean, crisp scent of the lake, often mingled with the earthy aroma of fertile fields stretching inland, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats just beyond the immediate waterfront. Even on a quiet afternoon, there's a subtle hum of activity, the distant murmur of boat engines, the laughter of children playing near the water's edge, and the rustle of leaves, all contributing to the placid, yet subtly alive, character of Gilford Beach. The history of Gilford Beach is intrinsically tied to the bounty of Lake Simcoe and the surrounding fertile soil. For generations, fishing and farming have been the twin pillars of its economy, with the lake providing sustenance and the land yielding abundant crops. While tourism now plays a significant role, drawing visitors to its shores for summer recreation, the echoes of its past are still palpable in the weathered barns and the quiet dignity of older homes. The community has a deep connection to the water, a relationship forged over time, where the rhythms of the seasons dictate the pace of life. It's a place where the legacy of those who first settled here, drawn by the promise of the lake and the land, continues to shape the quiet resilience and enduring charm of Gilford Beach.

About This Gilford Beach Map Page

Explore Gilford 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: 44.226389, -79.530833. 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 Gilford Beach includes the postal code (L4P), 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 Gilford 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.