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| Place | McRae Beach |
| Type | Community |
| Province / Territory | Ontario (ON) |
| Location | York |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 44.34124 |
| Longitude | -79.26572 |
| Importance | Small locality |
| CGN ID | FESQI |
McRae Beach is a community in York, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. McRae Beach is located at 44.3412°N, 79.2657°W.
McRae Beach rests on the western edge of Lake Simcoe, where the land slopes gently towards the vast, cool expanse of the water. It lies 31.8 km south-south-east of Orillia, ON (from Orillia, ON: bearing 157°T), and is situated 8.2 km north-east of Georgina. The shoreline here is a mosaic of sandy stretches and smooth, water-worn stones, giving way to low, sandy bluffs that catch the late afternoon sun with a warm, ochre glow. Behind the beach, sparse stands of poplar and birch trees shiver in the breeze, their leaves a vibrant green in summer and a fiery spectacle come autumn, offering a dappled shade that dances on the pathways. The air, especially as dusk approaches, carries the subtle, briny scent of the lake, a constant reminder of its presence, and the calls of gulls echo, a familiar soundtrack to the quiet unfolding of the day. This particular stretch of shore holds echoes of a simpler time, when the bounty of Lake Simcoe was the lifeblood of settlements like McRae Beach. Historically, fishing and small-scale farming were the cornerstones of its economy, with families drawing sustenance and livelihood directly from the surrounding environment. While the robust fishing fleets of yesteryear have largely faded, the spirit of resourcefulness persists in the quiet dedication of those who maintain cottages and tend to the land. Today, tourism plays a vital role, drawing visitors to its serene waters and relaxed atmosphere, a gentle hum of activity that rises and falls with the seasons, a stark contrast to the deep, enduring silence that settles over the lake in the depths of winter.
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Location data for McRae Beach 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 | June 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |