Oak Ridges Ontario Map

About Oak Ridges, Ontario

Oak Ridges is a urban community in York, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Oak Ridges is located at 43.9455°N, 79.4569°W.

Oak Ridges, a place of subtle elevation and verdant slopes, lies cradled by the rolling terrain of the Oak Ridges Moraine. It lies 12.1 km north-north-east of Vaughan, ON (from Vaughan, ON: bearing 31°T), and is situated 12.5 km south of Newmarket. Here, the land breathes with a gentle swell, a landscape sculpted not by dramatic peaks but by the patient artistry of glacial meltwater. Mature deciduous forests, their canopies a rich tapestry of greens in summer and fiery hues in autumn, give way to open fields that catch the late afternoon sun, bathing the scene in a warm, honeyed light. The air, especially after a rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine needles, a testament to the area's natural abundance. It is a place where the boundaries between wildness and settlement are softly blurred, where the whisper of wind through the trees can be heard even from the edge of residential streets. The history of Oak Ridges is intertwined with the very moraine that defines its geography, a significant geological feature that has shaped its development and economic past. For centuries, Indigenous peoples traversed these lands, utilizing the abundant natural resources. Later, early settlers found fertile soil for farming, and the area's strategic location, though not on a major river, facilitated its growth as a residential and commercial hub within the greater York Region. While farming remains a part of its heritage, the local economy has diversified, with a strong emphasis on retail, services, and a growing technological presence. Distinctive features include the proximity to significant natural conservation areas, offering residents and visitors alike opportunities for recreation amidst the quiet grandeur of the moraine's unique topography.

About This Oak Ridges Map Page

Explore Oak Ridges, 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: 43.94545, -79.45694. 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 Oak Ridges includes the postal code (L4E), 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 Oak Ridges 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.