Petrie Shore Ontario Map

About Petrie Shore, Ontario

Petrie Shore is a locality in Lanark, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Petrie Shore is located at 45.0822°N, 76.1625°W.

Petrie Shore unfurls along the shimmering expanse of Upper Rideau Lake, a place where the land gently slopes to meet the water's edge, cradling a quiet collection of homes and cottages. It lies 21.5 km north-north-east of Perth, ON (from Perth, ON: bearing 19°T), and is situated 6.4 km south-south-west of Carleton Place. The air here, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, carries the faint, sweet scent of pine needles warmed by the day's heat, mingling with the earthy aroma of damp soil. Birch trees, their papery bark like aged parchment, stand sentinel along the shore, their slender branches reaching out as if to greet the passing boats, while the water itself, a deep, shifting sapphire, reflects the boundless sky above. It's a landscape that breathes with a patient, enduring beauty, where the rustling of leaves and the gentle lapping of waves compose a constant, soothing melody. The history of Petrie Shore is deeply intertwined with the waterways that define its existence, a legacy of voyageurs and settlers who navigated these very channels. Once a vital artery for trade and travel, the Rideau Canal system, of which Upper Rideau Lake is a part, whispers tales of a bygone era of industry and connection. Today, the economy of Petrie Shore hums with the gentle rhythm of tourism and seasonal living, its heart beating with the influx of summer visitors who seek solace and recreation on the lake's inviting waters. The distinctive character of Petrie Shore is found not just in its natural splendor, but in the quiet camaraderie of its year-round residents and the shared appreciation for the tranquil, unhurried life it affords.

About This Petrie Shore Map Page

Explore Petrie Shore, 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: 45.082222, -76.1625. 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 Petrie Shore includes the postal code (K7C), 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 Petrie Shore 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.