Norwood Ontario Map

About Norwood, Ontario

Norwood is a community in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Norwood is located at 44.3833°N, 77.9778°W.

Norwood rests, a gentle swell of land where the rich agricultural fields of Ontario begin to give way to the ruggedness of the Canadian Shield. It lies 29.7 km east-north-east of Peterborough, ON (from Peterborough, ON: bearing 72°T), and is situated 8.2 km north of Hastings. The air here, especially in the long, clear evenings of late summer, carries a faint, sweet scent of ripening corn and the distant hum of tractors, a sound that has been the constant heartbeat of this place for generations. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of glaciers and the persistent work of farmers, cradle Norwood, their slopes a patchwork quilt of emerald pastures and golden wheat, intersected by the dark, sinuous lines of poplar and pine that mark the edges of woodlots. The sky above often seems impossibly vast, a canvas for dramatic clouds that drift with a languid grace, casting shifting shadows across the landscape. This is a place where history is not a distant echo but a living presence, tied to the fertile soil and the industrious spirit of its people. Norwood grew from the fertile ground, its early economy deeply rooted in agriculture, a tradition that continues to define its character and sustain its families. You can still see the sturdy barns, weathered by countless seasons, standing sentinel over fields that have been tilled and tended for over a century, a testament to the enduring connection between the land and its inhabitants. The local economy, while still anchored by farming, has diversified to include small businesses and services that cater to the surrounding rural population, creating a quiet, steady rhythm of life. The annual Norwood Fall Fair, a vibrant celebration of local produce, crafts, and community spirit, stands as a particular point of pride, a gathering that brings together generations to share in the bounty and camaraderie of Norwood.

About This Norwood Map Page

Explore Norwood, 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: 44.383333, -77.977778. 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 Norwood includes the postal code (K9J), 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 Norwood 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.