Long Branch Ontario Map

About Long Branch, Ontario

Long Branch is a urban community in York, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Long Branch is located at 43.5917°N, 79.5314°W.

Long Branch, nestled along the western fringe of Lake Ontario's shore, presents a landscape of gentle slopes descending towards the water, where the air often carries the faint, sweet scent of damp earth and distant blossoms. It lies 10.1 km east of Mississauga, ON (from Mississauga, ON: bearing 86°T), and is situated 14.8 km north-east of Clearview. Mature trees, their branches reaching like weathered arms, cast dappled shadows across quiet streets, and the occasional glimpse of a well-tended garden, bursting with late-summer blooms, hints at the care with which residents tend their surroundings. The terrain, a subtle undulation, feels grounded and familiar, a place where the soft murmur of traffic on Lakeshore Road blends with the rustle of leaves, creating a peaceful, almost introspective atmosphere. Even as the sun begins its descent, painting the sky in hues of rose and lavender, a certain stillness descends, a quietude that seems to absorb the day’s activities. The history of Long Branch is deeply entwined with its connection to the lake, a waterway that has shaped its economy and character for generations. Once a summer resort destination, drawing Torontonians seeking respite by the water, its legacy lingers in the charming, often older, homes that line its streets, many bearing the hallmarks of an era when leisure and waterfront living were paramount. Though the grand hotels of yesteryear have largely receded, the spirit of its past persists, a subtle undercurrent beneath the modern conveniences and diverse population that now calls Long Branch home. The local economy, once buoyed by tourism and perhaps small agricultural ventures from its earlier days, now reflects a more varied urban tapestry, with residents commuting to larger centres while maintaining a distinct neighbourhood identity, cherishing the proximity to the lake and the enduring sense of place that Long Branch offers.

About This Long Branch Map Page

Explore Long Branch, 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: 43.591667, -79.531389. 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 Long Branch includes the postal code (M8W), 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 Long Branch 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.