Orr's Lake Ontario Map

About Orr's Lake, Ontario

Orr's Lake is a locality in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Orr's Lake is located at 43.3597°N, 80.3607°W.

Orr's Lake lies nestled within a landscape shaped by glacial retreat, its waters reflecting the soft, often overcast skies of Southern Ontario. It lies 11.2 km south-east of Kitchener, ON (from Kitchener, ON: bearing 126°T), and is situated 5.8 km south-west of Cambridge. Rolling farmland, a patchwork of verdant fields and darker, tilled earth, stretches outwards from its shores, punctuated by stands of deciduous trees that blaze with colour in the autumn. The air here carries a distinct freshness, particularly after a rain, a scent of damp soil and the subtle, sweet perfume of unseen wildflowers clinging to the roadside verges. The terrain is not dramatic, but possesses a gentle, pleasing contour, the land rising and falling in a way that feels both comforting and ancient, hinting at the slow, persistent work of water and ice that carved this place. The history of Orr's Lake is intertwined with the agricultural heritage of the region, a legacy evident in the weathered barns and the enduring rhythm of planting and harvest that still dictates much of the local economy. While farming remains a cornerstone, the proximity to larger urban centres has also fostered a growing presence of small businesses and artisan workshops, adding a layer of contemporary vitality to the established rural character. The lake itself, though not vast, serves as a focal point for recreation, its quietude drawing those seeking a respite from busier lives, a place where the simple act of watching the water ripple can feel like a profound connection to the land and its enduring spirit.

About This Orr's Lake Map Page

Explore Orr's Lake, 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: 43.35975, -80.36071. 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 Orr's Lake includes the postal code (N1S), 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 Orr's Lake 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.