Kawartha Heights Ontario Map

About Kawartha Heights, Ontario

Kawartha Heights is a urban community in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Kawartha Heights is located at 44.2814°N, 78.3672°W.

Kawartha Heights rests in a gentle embrace of rolling terrain, a place where the land rises and falls with a quiet dignity. It lies 3.5 km south-west of Peterborough, ON (from Peterborough, ON: bearing 231°T), and is situated 15.6 km east of Omemee. The soil here, a rich loam, yields to sturdy oaks and graceful maples, their canopies forming a verdant ceiling that shifts with the seasons. In the summer, the air hums with the drone of cicadas and the distant laughter of children, a soundscape that feels as old as the land itself. Evenings, as the sun dips low, cast long shadows across the manicured lawns and the well-trodden paths, painting the sky in hues of rose and lavender that linger long after the light has faded. The very character of Kawartha Heights is etched in this serene, almost bucolic, landscape, a peaceful coexistence between the built environment and the enduring natural world. The history of Kawartha Heights is deeply intertwined with the fertile lands that surround it, a legacy of agricultural endeavor that once defined the region. While modern development has brought new industries and a diversified local economy, the echoes of farming persist in the layout of some older homesteads and the enduring appreciation for open spaces. This area, part of the larger Kawartha Lakes region, has long been a destination for those seeking respite and connection to the water, with numerous lakes and rivers nearby shaping both its past and present appeal. The spirit of enterprise, from early settlers clearing land to contemporary businesses, has always been a quiet but persistent force, contributing to the distinct identity of Kawartha Heights as a place that values both tradition and forward momentum.

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Explore Kawartha Heights, 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: 44.281389, -78.367222. 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 Kawartha Heights includes the postal code (K9K), 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 Kawartha Heights 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.