Gillies Ontario Map

About Gillies, Ontario

Gillies is a locality in Timiskaming, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Gillies is located at 47.3786°N, 79.7481°W.

Gillies lies nestled in a quiet corner of Timiskaming, where the land itself seems to breathe with the slow, steady pulse of the north. It lies 11.1 km south-west of Haileybury, ON (from Haileybury, ON: bearing 230°T), and is situated 15.2 km south-south-west of New Liskeard. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons and the persistent kiss of boreal forest, cradle the small settlement. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of pine needles and the damp earth after a rain, a constant reminder of the wildness that still presses in from all sides. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in broad, golden strokes, illuminating the dappled greens and browns of the landscape, and the occasional glint of water from a hidden lake or a meandering creek. The very silence of Gillies is a palpable thing, broken only by the distant call of a loon or the rustle of unseen creatures in the underbrush, creating a sense of deep, rooted peace. The story of Gillies is whispered in the weathered wood of its few buildings and the enduring spirit of its people, tied intrinsically to the bounty of the surrounding wilderness and the memory of past endeavours. Once, the echoes of logging operations might have resonated through these valleys, the timber of these ancient forests a vital part of the local economy, shaping the very character of this place. Though the industry has shifted, a connection to the land remains, evident in the small farms that dot the landscape and the quiet pride in self-sufficiency. The lakes and rivers, more than just scenic backdrops, are a living legacy, offering sustenance and recreation, a constant draw for those who understand the deep, unassuming allure of this northern haven.

About This Gillies Map Page

Explore Gillies, 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: 47.378611, -79.748056. 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 Gillies includes the postal code (P0J), 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 Gillies 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.