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| Place | Lochalsh |
| Type | Compact Rural Community |
| Province / Territory | Ontario (ON) |
| Location | Algoma |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 48.35064 |
| Longitude | -84.26679 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | P0S |
| Area Code | 226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | FBZZW |
Lochalsh is a compact rural community in Algoma, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Lochalsh is located at 48.3506°N, 84.2668°W.
Lochalsh rests quietly along the edge of Wabatongushi Lake, where the water mirrors the deep, northern sky and the Tehoama River pulls steadily at the shoreline. It lies 54.7 km north-east of Wawa, ON (from Wawa, ON: bearing 43°T), and is situated 14.2 km west-north-west of Missanabie. The air here holds the sharp, resinous scent of spruce and the cool, damp breath of the lake, particularly when the low sun casts long, violet shadows across the rocky outcrops at dusk. Beyond the immediate reach of the shore, the land bears the ancient, rugged character of the Algoma shield, a terrain defined by its resilient granite and the persistent presence of the surrounding forest. The distant rush of Stony Portage Falls carries on the breeze, a reminder of the wild, untamed movement of water that defines the local geography. Lochalsh emerged as a point of significance during the expansion of the rail lines, serving as a vital node for those venturing into the northern wilderness. While the economy once leaned heavily upon the transit of resources and the movement of travelers through the bush, Lochalsh now functions as a sanctuary for those drawn to the solitude of the northern woods. Visitors often journey toward the Fairy Point Wilderness Area, finding in the silence of the trees a stark, clear perspective that is increasingly rare elsewhere. Life in Lochalsh moves in accordance with the turning of the seasons, where the primary tradition remains the quiet, attentive observation of the land and the patient stewardship of the water that flows toward the Tehoama River.
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Explore Lochalsh, 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: 48.35064, -84.26679. 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. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Lochalsh includes the postal code (P0S), 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 Lochalsh 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.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |