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Northwest Bay Ontario Map

Explore Northwest Bay, 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. You will find live weather, local and world news below.

Interactive Map of Northwest Bay, Ontario

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This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Northwest Bay, 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.

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PlaceNorthwest Bay
TypeDispersed Rural Community
Province / TerritoryOntario (ON)
LocationRainy River
CountryCanada
Latitude48.856667
Longitude-93.575
Postal Code (FSA)P0W
Area Code226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905
ImportanceVillage / hamlet
CGN IDFDKHP

About Northwest Bay, Ontario

Northwest Bay is a locality in Rainy River, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Northwest Bay is located at 48.8567°N, 93.5750°W.

Northwest Bay reveals itself as a quiet expanse where the land leans into the deep, dark reaches of Rainy Lake. It lies 30.2 km north-north-west of Fort Frances, ON (from Fort Frances, ON: bearing 334°T), and is situated 5.8 km east-north-east of Government Landing. The Whitehorse River feeds into these waters, carrying the persistent chill of the north through a terrain defined by rugged rock and dense, evergreen shadows. As evening approaches, the light stretches thin and silver across the surface, turning the water into a mirror that holds the weight of the sky. Nearby, the Derby Lake Nature Reserve Wilderness Area offers a silent contrast to the movement of the bay, preserving a stillness that has persisted long before any map was drawn. The air here carries the scent of damp stone and pine, a sharpness that clears the lungs and reminds the traveler of the vast, indifferent beauty of the Canadian shield. Life in Northwest Bay moves with the currents of the lake, reflecting a long history of resourcefulness and adaptation to the northern environment. The local economy persists through a grounded connection to the forest and the water, drawing sustenance from the landscape while respecting the boundaries set by the seasons. Indigenous heritage informs the character of the region, grounding the present in a deep, ancestral familiarity with every inlet and shoreline. Whether navigating the Whitehorse River or observing the horizon from the shore, those who spend time in Northwest Bay understand that the land dictates the pace, demanding a steady, observant focus that finds value in the simple, enduring cycles of the day.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Rainy Lake Islands Conservation Reserve (Conservation Reserve) — 0.6 km, 113° ESE
  • Brown's Inlet Conservation Reserve (Conservation Reserve) — 10.8 km, 124° SE
  • Pipestone Conservation Reserve (Conservation Reserve) — 19.4 km, 004° N
  • Fort Frances Museum (Museum) — 30.3 km, 155° SSE
  • Pioneer Museum (Museum) — 31.0 km, 217° SW
  • Manitou Conservation Reserve (Conservation Reserve) — 31.9 km, 042° NE
  • Derby Lake Nature Reserve Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 32.5 km, 345° NNW · 182 ha
  • Caliper Lake Provincial Park (Recreational Class) (Provincial Park) — 32.7 km, 313° NW · 147 ha
  • Goose Island Provincial Park (Nature Reserve Class) (Provincial Park) — 36.1 km, 125° SE · 72 ha
  • Rainy Lake Mermaid (Public Artwork) — 37.2 km, 127° SE
  • Chapple Museum (Museum) — 38.2 km, 232° SW
  • Sandpoint Island Provincial Park (Natural Environment Class) (Provincial Park) — 38.7 km, 125° SE · 914 ha
  • Lake of the Woods Conservation Reserve (Conservation Reserve) — 43.8 km, 315° NW
  • Sifton Township Conservation Reserve (Conservation Reserve) — 44.0 km, 278° W
  • Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Visitor Centre (Museum) — 44.6 km, 239° WSW
  • Lawrence Lake Conservation Reserve (Conservation Reserve) — 46.5 km, 021° NNE
  • Spruce Islands Provincial Park (Nature Reserve Class) (Provincial Park) — 53.1 km, 264° W · 1,497 ha
  • Farrington Township Conservation Reserve (Conservation Reserve) — 53.7 km, 106° ESE
  • Cranberry Lake Provincial Park (Nature Reserve Class) (Provincial Park) — 54.6 km, 271° W · 2,800 ha
  • Rainmaker Lake Conservation Reserve (Conservation Reserve) — 59.1 km, 010° N
  • Painted Rock Conservation Reserve (Conservation Reserve) — 60.4 km, 324° NW
  • My Tipi (Historic Fort / Castle) — 61.2 km, 299° WNW
  • Kapesakosi Lake Conservation Reserve (Conservation Reserve) — 61.3 km, 018° NNE
  • Agassiz Peatlands Provincial Park (Nature Reserve Class) (Provincial Park) — 62.9 km, 269° W · 5,415 ha
  • Miles Bay Conservation Reserve (Conservation Reserve) — 67.2 km, 308° NW
  • Shoal Lake Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 69.4 km, 106° ESE · 6 ha
  • Turtle River-White Otter Lake Provincial Park (Waterway Class) (Provincial Park) — 69.7 km, 074° ENE · 493 km²
  • Eagle-Dogtooth Provincial Park (Waterway Class) (Provincial Park) — 69.9 km, 350° N · 411 km²
  • Sioux Narrows Provincial Park (Recreational Class) (Provincial Park) — 71.0 km, 331° NNW · 135 ha
  • Dryberry Lake Conservation Reserve (Conservation Reserve) — 71.8 km, 347° NNW

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About This Northwest Bay Map Page

Explore Northwest 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: 48.856667, -93.575. 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 Northwest Bay 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 Northwest 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.

Page generatedAugust 2026
Location dataCanadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada