Merritton Ontario Map

About Merritton, Ontario

Merritton is a urban community in Niagara, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Merritton is located at 43.1385°N, 79.2105°W.

Merritton, nestled within the verdant embrace of Niagara, carries a quiet dignity that belies its industrious past. It lies 4.6 km south-east of St. Catharines, ON (from St. Catharines, ON: bearing 131°T), and is situated 12.1 km north-west of Niagara Falls. The land here, gently rolling towards the mighty river, is a patchwork of mature trees and well-tended gardens, where the air often carries the sweet scent of blossoms in spring and the earthy perfume of fallen leaves in autumn. Residential streets, lined with homes that speak of decades of settled life, curve with a natural grace, leading to pockets of green space where children’s laughter can be heard on warm afternoons. The sky above Merritton, especially at dusk, can be a breathtaking canvas, painted with hues of rose and gold that soften the edges of the day, a subtle reminder of the natural beauty that surrounds and permeates this place. The history of Merritton is deeply intertwined with the very waterways that define the Niagara region, a testament to its early importance as a hub for transportation and industry. Once a vital point along the Welland Canal, its economy was shaped by the constant flow of goods and the sturdy labour of those who worked the locks and docks. While the nature of industry has evolved, a spirit of self-reliance and community remains, evident in the local businesses that anchor its commercial heart. Merritton’s distinctive character is also shaped by its proximity to the broader attractions of Niagara, yet it retains its own unique rhythm, a place where the echoes of its canal heritage can still be felt amidst the everyday hum of life.

About This Merritton Map Page

Explore Merritton, 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: 43.13849, -79.21051. 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 Merritton includes the postal code (L2P), 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 Merritton 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.