Port Maitland Ontario Map

About Port Maitland, Ontario

Port Maitland is a locality in Haldimand, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Port Maitland is located at 42.8567°N, 79.5747°W.

Port Maitland rests where the Grand River surrenders itself to the vast, shimmering expanse of Lake Erie, a place where the air often carries the damp, clean scent of freshwater and the distant cry of gulls. It lies 32.5 km west-south-west of Welland, ON (from Welland, ON: bearing 241°T), and is situated 5.9 km south-east of Dunnville. The land here is a gentle embrace of fertile soil, yielding to wide, open fields that stretch towards the horizon, broken only by the occasional cluster of wind-battered trees and the low, sturdy silhouettes of farmhouses. Along the water's edge, a thin ribbon of beach, smoothed by countless waves, speaks of the lake's enduring power, while beyond, the water itself shifts through a palette of blues and greys, reflecting the moods of the sky above. The character of Port Maitland is one of quiet resilience, a steadfastness born from generations who have lived and worked in harmony with the rhythms of this place, where the sun often sets in a blaze of orange and purple, painting the water with an ephemeral beauty. The history of Port Maitland is deeply entwined with the flow of the Grand River and the bounty of Lake Erie, once a vital artery for trade and travel. Early settlers, drawn by the rich agricultural land and the promise of fishing, established a foothold here, their lives shaped by the seasons and the unpredictable nature of the water. For many years, the local economy thrived on the harvesting of fish and the cultivation of the surrounding fields, with lumber also playing a significant role in its early development. Though the fishing fleets are smaller now, and the landscape has seen changes, the legacy of those industries still lingers, a subtle hum beneath the surface of everyday life. The presence of the breakwall, a sturdy guardian against the lake's embrace, stands as a tangible reminder of human endeavor against the elements, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of Port Maitland.

About This Port Maitland Map Page

Explore Port Maitland, 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: 42.856667, -79.574722. 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 Port Maitland includes the postal code (N1A), 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 Port Maitland 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.