Juniper Island Ontario Map

About Juniper Island, Ontario

Juniper Island is a locality in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Juniper Island is located at 44.5483°N, 78.1506°W.

Juniper Island, nestled within the shimmering embrace of the Kawartha Lakes, presents a landscape sculpted by water and time. It lies 31.1 km north-north-east of Peterborough, ON (from Peterborough, ON: bearing 28°T), and is situated 23.5 km south-south-west of Apsley. Here, granite outcrops, smoothed by ancient glaciers, rise from the rich, dark soil, their surfaces often speckled with lichen in shades of ochre and pale green. Dense stands of mixed forest, predominantly pine and maple, cling to the gentle slopes, their branches rustling with a sound like whispered secrets when the summer breeze stirs. Along the shorelines, the water laps with a steady, rhythmic pulse, its clarity revealing smooth, rounded stones and the occasional flash of a darting minnow. The air itself carries a clean, pine-scented freshness, particularly potent in the early morning light when mist often hangs low over the water, lending a dreamlike quality to the scene. The history of Juniper Island is intrinsically tied to the lifeblood of the Kawarthas, a story of resourcefulness and adaptation. Once, logging operations, drawn by the abundant timber, were a cornerstone of the local economy, their influence evident in the sturdy, weathered docks that still dot the bays. Now, tourism and the quiet pursuit of cottage life have largely taken their place, drawing visitors who seek the tranquility of the lake country. The island’s character is one of quiet resilience, a place where generations have navigated the seasonal rhythms of the water, from ice-fishing in winter's hushed stillness to the vibrant buzz of summer boating. Local traditions are often born of these cycles, simple celebrations that mark the turning of the year and the enduring connection to this particular patch of Ontario.

About This Juniper Island Map Page

Explore Juniper Island, 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: 44.548333, -78.150556. 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 Juniper Island includes the postal code (K9L), 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 Juniper Island 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.