Gloucester Ontario Map

About Gloucester, Ontario

Gloucester is a community in Carleton, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Gloucester is located at 45.3500°N, 75.6333°W.

Gloucester, once a distinct entity nestled within the rolling terrain of Eastern Ontario, now finds itself a vibrant part of the broader urban fabric, though its spirit retains a palpable connection to the land. It lies 4.3 km west-north-west of Ottawa, ON (from Ottawa, ON: bearing 296°T), and is situated 10.6 km south-east of Gatineau. The landscape here is a gentle yielding of fields and forests, a tapestry of greens and browns that shifts with the seasons, where the crisp autumn air carries the scent of woodsmoke and damp earth. The Rideau River, a serpentine ribbon of silver, carves its path nearby, reflecting the vast, often dramatic, skies that arch overhead, a constant reminder of the natural forces that shaped this place. Even amidst the encroaching development, pockets of quietude persist, where the rustle of leaves and the distant call of a bird can still be heard, offering a glimpse into the bucolic heart that once defined Gloucester. Historically, Gloucester’s identity was deeply intertwined with its agricultural roots and its strategic position along vital waterways. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of a new life, carved out farms and communities, their efforts now represented by the enduring legacy of rural roads and the quiet dignity of older farmsteads. The local economy, while diversifying, still carries echoes of its past, with remnants of its agricultural heritage visible in the produce stands that dot the roadsides and the enduring presence of farms on the periphery. The presence of the National Capital Greenbelt, a vast expanse of protected land that encircles much of Gloucester, serves as a living monument to the region's commitment to preserving its natural beauty and offering residents a vital connection to the outdoors, a crucial element in the character of Gloucester.

About This Gloucester Map Page

Explore Gloucester, 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: 45.35, -75.633333. 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 Gloucester includes the postal code (K1T), 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 Gloucester 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.