Explore Nipigon, Ontario, Canada, with this interactive street and satellite map. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above the map to switch views. You can “grab” the map and drag it to re-centre it, or use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out to street-level detail.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the Canada Base Map with Toporama contours — plus shaded relief, a labelled UTM grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below. You will find live weather, local and world news further down the page.
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This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Nipigon, Ontario. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
Drag the map to pan to any area of Ontario or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Nipigon and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the Canada Base Map from Natural Resources Canada with Toporama contours layered over it — the CanVec topographic data behind the printed NTS sheets, and the mapping used for hiking, hunting, canoe routes and back-country travel. Relief shows shaded relief and hypsometric tints. The search box finds any Canadian town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Nipigon.
Reading the map like a paper NTS sheet. Click Grid to overlay the UTM grid, labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass — which matters in Canada, where declination runs from about 20 degrees west in Newfoundland to 20 degrees east in the Yukon.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a UTM/MGRS grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — the grid reference being what Canadian search and rescue work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
Map search is available for a limited number of queries per session to manage costs. Be specific — search precisely for best results.
| Place | Nipigon |
| Type | Compact Rural Community |
| Province / Territory | Ontario (ON) |
| Location | Thunder Bay |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 49.011389 |
| Longitude | -88.266111 |
| Population | 1,473 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | P0T |
| Area Code | 226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905 |
| Importance | Large city |
| CGN ID | FDGEC |
Nipigon is a compact rural community in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Nipigon is located at 49.0114°N, 88.2661°W.
Nipigon anchors itself firmly upon the northern shore of Lake Superior, where the land rises with a rugged, uncompromising intent. It lies 7.8 km north of Red Rock, ON (from Red Rock, ON: bearing 356°T), and is situated 24.1 km north-east of Hurkett. The horizon here is dominated by the looming presence of Red Rock Hill, which stands as a silent observer over the meeting of earth and water. Cold winds often sweep off the lake, carrying a sharp, crystalline clarity that makes the air feel thinner and more alive, while the Nipigon River cuts through the terrain, its deep, dark currents pulling steadily toward the basin. Ruby Lake Provincial Park rests nearby, offering a quieter counterpoint to the expansive and restless power of the great lake that defines the local climate and mood. The economic pulse of Nipigon has long been dictated by the natural wealth of the Canadian Shield, drawing its strength from the forest and the water. Generations of workers have relied on the timber industry, finding a livelihood in the dense stands that stretch toward the horizon, while the river serves as a conduit for both passage and industry. Life in Nipigon moves with a deliberate, steady purpose, shaped by the demands of a northern climate that requires resilience and practical skill. The infrastructure of the docks and the steady hum of commerce reflect a history built on the extraction and movement of resources, keeping the spirit of the settlement focused on the immediate, tangible tasks of the day. Cultural life in Nipigon finds its expression in the quiet strength of those who choose to live where the wilderness remains a close neighbor. The traditions here are held in the shared knowledge of the terrain, where residents navigate the proximity of the Nipigon River and the grandeur of the lake with an intuitive familiarity. The local character is defined by a stoic, welcoming nature, reflecting a heritage that respects the vast, often formidable environment. Landmarks and gatherings often center on the outdoor experience, honoring the deep history of the region and the enduring influence of the landscape on the daily lives of those who call Nipigon home.
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Explore Nipigon, 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: 49.011389, -88.266111. 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. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Nipigon includes the postal code (P0T), 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.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any Canadian town, county or landmark by name; offers the Canada Base Map with Toporama contours and shaded relief as base layers; overlays a labelled UTM grid so the map can be read like a printed NTS sheet; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a UTM/MGRS grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data for Nipigon 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 | September 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; Canada Base Map, Toporama and CBME © Natural Resources Canada (Open Government Licence — Canada); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |