Highland Ontario Map

About Highland, Ontario

Highland is a locality in Timiskaming, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Highland is located at 47.5965°N, 79.8173°W.

Highland, nestled in the rugged embrace of Timiskaming, Ontario, presents a landscape of enduring, quiet strength. It lies 14.2 km north-west of New Liskeard, ON (from New Liskeard, ON: bearing 314°T), and is situated 12.6 km south of Earlton. The land here is a study in contrasts: vast stretches of Precambrian Shield, etched by ancient glaciers, give way to fertile pockets where the earth yields its bounty. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, are draped in the deep greens and russets of boreal forest, a silent, watchful presence. Through this terrain, the waters of the Montreal River, a dark, muscular vein, wind their way, reflecting the immense, ever-shifting sky. Even on a clear day, the air often carries a crisp, cool whisper, a reminder of the northern latitude, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, can take on a luminous, almost ethereal quality, bathing the familiar contours of the land in a gentle, golden haze. The story of Highland is deeply intertwined with the earth itself, a narrative of resilience and resourcefulness. For generations, the rhythms of life here have been dictated by the seasons and the land's offerings. Historically, mining and forestry have been the bedrock of the local economy, their echoes still palpable in the stoic character of the place and the enduring spirit of its people. While these industries may have shifted, the legacy of hard work and self-reliance remains a defining characteristic of Highland. The community, though small, possesses a quiet pride, a shared understanding forged in the shared experience of living in a place where nature's power is always felt, a constant, grounding force.

About This Highland Map Page

Explore Highland, 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: 47.59652, -79.81734. 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 Highland 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 Highland 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.