Meldrum Bay Ontario Map

About Meldrum Bay, Ontario

Meldrum Bay is a compact rural community in Manitoulin, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Meldrum Bay is located at 45.9275°N, 83.1146°W.

Meldrum Bay rests on the western edge of Manitoulin Island, a sheltered harbor where the waters of the North Channel lap against a shoreline of ancient, weathered stone. It lies 45.5 km south-south-west of Blind River, ON (from Blind River, ON: bearing 204°T), and is situated 21.2 km west of Sheshegwaning. The land rises in gentle, forested slopes behind the scattered cottages and the lone marina, a quiet sentinel against the vast expanse of Lake Huron. Pine and birch trees cling to the rocky outcrops, their roots grasping for purchase, and the air carries the clean, sharp scent of resin and damp earth, especially potent after a rain. In the late afternoon, the sun, low and golden, casts long shadows that stretch across the water, painting the surface in hues of amber and deep indigo, a daily benediction on this serene corner of the island. The history of Meldrum Bay is etched into the very landscape, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have called this place home. Once a bustling hub for logging and fishing, the bay still echoes with the echoes of a more vigorous past. The weathered buildings that remain, some repurposed and others slowly surrendering to the elements, speak of an economy that once thrived on the bounty of the surrounding forests and the clear, cool waters. Today, a more leisurely pace prevails, with tourism and the quiet rhythm of cottagers and year-round residents shaping the character of Meldrum Bay. The Indigenous heritage of Manitoulin Island is a constant, unspoken presence, a deep current running beneath the surface of everyday life, reminding visitors and inhabitants alike of the land's ancestral stewards.

About This Meldrum Bay Map Page

Explore Meldrum Bay, 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: 45.92747, -83.11461. 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 Meldrum Bay includes the postal code (P5A), 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 Meldrum Bay 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.