Point Alexander Ontario Map

About Point Alexander, Ontario

Point Alexander is a locality in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Point Alexander is located at 46.1325°N, 77.5519°W.

Point Alexander lies nestled where the Ottawa River widens into a broad, reflective expanse, a place where the ancient granite of the Canadian Shield meets the patient flow of water. It lies 13.8 km north-west of Deep River, ON (from Deep River, ON: bearing 312°T), and is situated 14.8 km north-north-west of Chalk River. The land here is a mosaic of rocky outcrops, cloaked in the deep greens of pine and spruce, punctuated by the softer hues of birch and poplar. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the crisp scent of damp earth and resin, a cool balm against the summer heat. The river itself is the dominant feature, a vast, shimmering highway reflecting the ever-shifting sky, its shores often marked by the weathered grey of driftwood and the smooth, worn stones of its beaches. The character of Point Alexander is one of quiet resilience, a steadfastness born from generations who have lived in concert with this powerful, untamed landscape, their lives shaped by the river's moods and the forest's bounty. The history of Point Alexander is deeply intertwined with the exploitation and appreciation of the Ottawa River's resources. For centuries, Indigenous peoples navigated these waters, their presence a subtle imprint on the land. Later, the timber trade carved a significant path through its economy, with logs once tumbling down the river in vast, thundering rafts, a spectacle that defined the industry for generations. While that era has largely passed, the legacy of those who toiled in the forests and on the river remains, a quiet undertone to the present day. Today, the local economy finds its footing in a blend of tourism, recreational activities centered around the abundant waterways, and a continued connection to the natural world. The distinctive feel of Point Alexander is one of unhurried days, where the rhythm of life is often dictated by the sun's arc across the sky and the gentle lapping of waves against the shore.

About This Point Alexander Map Page

Explore Point Alexander, 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: 46.1325, -77.551944. 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 Point Alexander includes the postal code (K8H), 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 Point Alexander 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.