Lakefield Ontario Map

About Lakefield, Ontario

Lakefield is a community in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Lakefield is located at 44.4299°N, 78.2735°W.

Lakefield nestles against the shimmering expanse of the Otonabee River, a gentle embrace of water that cradles a landscape of rolling hills and fertile farmland. It lies 15.1 km north-north-east of Peterborough, ON (from Peterborough, ON: bearing 18°T), and is situated 8.5 km east-south-east of Curve Lake. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine, particularly after a summer shower, a fragrance that settles deep in the lungs. Mature trees, maples and oaks mostly, stand sentinel along the riverbanks and dot the fields, their leaves rustling a quiet conversation with the breeze. The sky above Lakefield often stretches wide and pale, particularly in the early morning, before the sun fully asserts its dominion. Along the river, the water itself dictates a slower pace, its surface reflecting the sky and the verdant shores in a liquid mirror, broken only by the occasional ripple of a passing canoe or the silent glide of a waterfowl. The history of Lakefield is deeply entwined with the waterways that define it, a vital artery for trade and settlement since the early days of exploration. Its economic life has long been tied to the agricultural bounty of the surrounding Kawartha region, with its markets bustling with produce during the warmer months. More recently, Lakefield has cultivated a reputation as a centre for learning, particularly through its renowned independent school, which draws students and faculty from far and wide, imbuing the village with a distinct intellectual current. The picturesque setting, with its charming heritage buildings and proximity to the Trent-Severn Waterway, also draws visitors seeking the quiet beauty of Ontario's cottage country, a gentle hum of tourism adding to the enduring character of this riverside village.

About This Lakefield Map Page

Explore Lakefield, 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: 44.42988, -78.27351. 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 Lakefield 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 Lakefield 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.