Golden Lake Ontario Map

About Golden Lake, Ontario

Golden Lake is a compact rural community in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Golden Lake is located at 45.5811°N, 77.2417°W.

Golden Lake rests, a sun-drenched jewel, at the edge of the Ottawa Valley, its waters reflecting the deep green of surrounding pines and the broad, benevolent sky. It lies 28.5 km south-south-west of Pembroke, ON (from Pembroke, ON: bearing 201°T), and is situated 11.9 km west-north-west of Eganville. The land here rises and falls in gentle, rolling hills, a terrain sculpted by ancient glaciers, now carpeted with a mix of deciduous and coniferous forests that whisper secrets on the breeze. Patches of fertile soil break through the woodland, hinting at the agricultural heart that beats beneath the surface, while the air itself carries a clean, crisp scent, a blend of pine needles and the distant breath of the lake. Dragonflies, iridescent jewels themselves, skim the water's surface, their wings a blur against the tranquil expanse, and the calls of loons echo across the stillness, a timeless melody that has always been the soundtrack to this place. The history of Golden Lake is deeply intertwined with the Algonquin people, whose presence here predates European settlement, leaving an indelible mark on the land and its spirit. Later, settlers arrived, drawn by the promise of timber and fertile land, establishing a livelihood that continues to be shaped by the region's natural bounty. The economy of Golden Lake, while diversified, still finds its roots in the forests and the lake itself, with logging and fishing playing significant roles, alongside a growing tourism sector that embraces the natural beauty. Local artisans, inspired by the rich Indigenous heritage and the surrounding landscapes, create distinctive crafts, adding to the unique character of Golden Lake, a place where the past and present flow together as smoothly as the waters of the lake itself.

About This Golden Lake Map Page

Explore Golden Lake, 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: 45.581111, -77.241667. 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 Golden Lake includes the postal code (K8A), 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 Golden Lake 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.