Manitou Dock Ontario Map

About Manitou Dock, Ontario

Manitou Dock is a locality in Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Manitou Dock is located at 45.1106°N, 80.1161°W.

Manitou Dock breathes the salty tang of Georgian Bay, a place where the rugged Canadian Shield plunges into the deep, clear waters. It lies 27.8 km south-south-west of Parry Sound, ON (from Parry Sound, ON: bearing 193°T), and is situated 26.6 km south-west of Falding. Here, granite outcrops, smoothed by ancient glaciers, form the very bones of the land, their rough surfaces softened by tenacious mosses and hardy pines that grip the rock with a silent, enduring strength. The sky above is a vast canvas, often painted with the bruised purples and fiery oranges of sunset, casting long, dramatic shadows across the docks and the weathered boathouses. The air itself hums with the gentle lapping of waves against pilings, a constant, soothing murmur that underscores the quiet industry of this waterfront hub. For generations, Manitou Dock has been a vital artery for Parry Sound, its economy intrinsically linked to the bounty of the bay. Once a bustling hub for lumber schooners carrying timber harvested from the surrounding forests, its character has evolved, now serving as a vibrant centre for recreational boating and fishing. The weathered planks of the main dock, worn smooth by countless footsteps and the relentless embrace of the elements, tell tales of a history deeply rooted in maritime trade and the hardy spirit of those who made their living from these waters. Local fishermen still mend their nets by hand, a tradition passed down through families, their faces etched with the wisdom of the sea, while the scent of freshly fried fish wafts from nearby eateries, a delicious testament to the enduring connection between Manitou Dock and its aquatic larder.

About This Manitou Dock Map Page

Explore Manitou Dock, 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: 45.110556, -80.116111. 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 Manitou Dock includes the postal code (P0C), 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 Manitou Dock 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.