Pointe au Baril Station Ontario Map

About Pointe au Baril Station, Ontario

Pointe au Baril Station is a compact rural community in Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Pointe au Baril Station is located at 45.5951°N, 80.3721°W.

Pointe au Baril Station rests on the rugged edge of Georgian Bay, a place where the granite bones of the Canadian Shield meet the vast, shifting waters. It lies 37.5 km north-west of Parry Sound, ON (from Parry Sound, ON: bearing 316°T), and is situated 24.4 km south-east of Britt. The landscape here is a testament to glacial artistry, a mosaic of exposed rock, wind-scoured pines clinging to precarious ledges, and inlets that carve deep into the mainland. Summer air, thick with the scent of pine needles and the distant tang of salt, hums with the drone of unseen insects, while in winter, the silence descends, broken only by the whisper of snow and the creak of frozen trees. The light, especially in the late afternoon, seems to pool on the water, turning the surface into a shimmering expanse of molten gold that bleeds into the bruised purples and oranges of the horizon. The history of Pointe au Baril Station is inextricably linked to the waterways that define it, serving for generations as a vital stop for those navigating the labyrinthine channels of Georgian Bay. Originally a hub for logging and fishing, its economy has since diversified, embracing tourism as a significant contributor, drawing visitors to its serene beauty and recreational opportunities. The iconic lighthouse, a stoic sentinel against the elements, stands as a silent witness to the countless vessels that have passed its vigil, a reminder of the area's maritime heritage. The spirit of Pointe au Baril Station is one of quiet resilience, a community that has adapted to the ebb and flow of seasons and economic tides, cherishing the raw, elemental beauty of its northern Ontario setting.

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Explore Pointe au Baril Station, 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: 45.59512, -80.37207. 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 Pointe au Baril Station includes the postal code (P0G), 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 Pointe au Baril Station 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.