Mattawa Ontario Map

About Mattawa, Ontario

Mattawa is a town in Nipissing, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Mattawa is located at 46.3129°N, 78.7097°W.

Mattawa, nestled at the confluence of the Mattawa and Ottawa Rivers, unfolds with a geography shaped by ancient glacial forces and the persistent flow of water. It lies 54.1 km south-south-east of Témiscaming, ON (from Témiscaming, ON: bearing 147°T), and is situated 14.3 km south-south-east of Smith's Landing. The land here rises and falls in a rugged embrace, a prelude to the vast northern wilderness, with steep escarpments overlooking the wide, deep waters that have long been arteries of travel and commerce. Indigenous peoples, notably the Algonquin, first navigated these routes, their presence a whisper carried on the wind through the dense forests of pine and hardwood. French explorers and coureurs des bois followed, establishing a fur trade that bloomed and waned, leaving behind a rich historical stratum. The economy of Mattawa, once tethered to the bounty of the forests and the river's trade, now finds its footing in tourism and a resilient local enterprise, the echoes of its past a quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life. The cultural character of Mattawa is one of quiet strength, a resilience forged by its northern setting and the enduring spirit of its people, where the light often seems to linger longer at dusk, painting the sky in hues of rose and amethyst. While grand universities are distant, a strong sense of local heritage and community pride thrives, a living tradition passed down through generations. The iconic Big Joe Mufferaw statue stands as a testament to local folklore, a gentle giant watching over the town. Though specific major sporting leagues are not a hallmark, the passion for local teams, especially hockey, runs deep, a shared pulse in the winter months. Mattawa's annual Voyageur Days festival bursts with life, celebrating its historical roots and the vibrant contemporary spirit of this northern gateway.

About This Mattawa Map Page

Explore Mattawa, 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: 46.31294, -78.70973. 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 Mattawa includes the postal code (P0H), 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 Mattawa 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.