McGinnis Creek Ontario Map

About McGinnis Creek, Ontario

McGinnis Creek is a locality in Rainy River, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. McGinnis Creek is located at 48.8554°N, 94.6553°W.

McGinnis Creek, a place of quiet contemplation, lies nestled amongst the vast boreal forests and the shimmering expanse of Rainy River. It lies 74.6 km east-south-east of Sprague, ON (from Sprague, ON: bearing 105°T), and is situated 28.1 km west-south-west of Cozy Corners. The land here breathes with a damp, earthy perfume, a constant reminder of the plentiful water that shapes its character. Birch and spruce trees stand sentinel, their silvery bark catching the diffuse northern light, while the creek itself, a ribbon of dark, slow-moving water, winds its way through marshy meadows and dense undergrowth. The air, especially after a rain, carries a clean, sharp scent, a bracing tonic that speaks of untamed wilderness and the enduring resilience of nature. Occasionally, the silence is broken by the distant call of a loon or the rustle of unseen creatures in the reeds, sounds that echo the deep, ancient pulse of this northern landscape. Historically, the area around McGinnis Creek pulsed with the industry of logging and trapping, endeavors that drew hardy souls to carve out a living from the unforgiving terrain. The Rainy River itself served as a vital artery for transport and trade, a watery highway that connected these remote settlements to the wider world. While the grand days of extensive logging may have softened, the spirit of self-reliance and connection to the land persists. Local families, many with roots stretching back generations, continue to find sustenance and a way of life intertwined with the natural bounty of the region, their days marked by the changing seasons and the quiet rhythm of rural existence.

About This McGinnis Creek Map Page

Explore McGinnis Creek, 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: 48.85544, -94.65528. 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 McGinnis Creek includes the postal code (P0W), 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 McGinnis Creek 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.