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Port Nelson Ontario Map

Explore Port Nelson, Ontario, Canada, with this interactive street and satellite map. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above the map to switch views. You can “grab” the map and drag it to re-centre it, or use the + and buttons to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.

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PlacePort Nelson
TypeUrban Community
Province / TerritoryOntario (ON)
LocationHalton
CountryCanada
Latitude43.345
Longitude-79.769444
Postal Code (FSA)L7N
Area Code226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905
ImportanceSmall locality
CGN IDFCIAR

About Port Nelson, Ontario

Port Nelson is a urban community in Halton, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Port Nelson is located at 43.3450°N, 79.7694°W.

Port Nelson rests firmly upon the northern shore of Lake Ontario, where the horizon dissolves into a seamless blend of water and sky. It lies 12.6 km north-north-east of Hamilton, ON (from Hamilton, ON: bearing 28°T), and is situated 4.6 km south-east of Burlington. The land here rises toward the nearby Burlington Heights, creating a subtle elevation that catches the cooling winds sweeping off the lake. On clear evenings, the light catches the surface of Lake Ontario with a metallic sheen, turning the water into a vast, shifting mirror that reflects the changing temperaments of the clouds. Beyond the immediate shoreline, the terrain holds a quiet gravity, shaped by the proximity of the water and the gentle slopes that define the local geography. History clings to the edges of Port Nelson, reflecting a past rooted in transit and the industrious movement of goods along the lakefront. While the Welland River lies 23 km away and the hidden cascade of Borer's Falls remains 15 km distant, the identity of Port Nelson stays anchored to its own immediate waterfront and the practical demands of its early commercial life. The economy here has shifted from those initial maritime foundations to a modern residential character, yet the air retains a slight salt-tide sharpness that persists regardless of the season. People move through their days with a steady awareness of the lake, acknowledging the presence of the water as a constant, quiet companion that influences the pace of life.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Drury Lane Theatrical Productions (Theatre) — 2.1 km, 234° SW
  • Main Squeeze (Public Artwork) — 3.0 km, 227° SW
  • Great War Memorial (Monument) — 3.2 km, 229° SW
  • Burlington Performing Arts Centre (Theatre) — 3.3 km, 226° SW
  • Art Gallery of Burlington (Gallery) — 3.7 km, 223° SW
  • Joseph Brant Museum (Museum) — 3.9 km, 222° SW
  • Ireland House (Museum) — 5.4 km, 298° WNW
  • Burlington's Museums (Museum) — 5.4 km, 228° SW
  • Cineplex Cinemas Oakville and VIP (Cinema) — 5.6 km, 015° NNE
  • Museums of Burlington (Museum) — 5.6 km, 300° WNW
  • Bronte Creek Provincial Park (Recreational Class) (Provincial Park) — 6.0 km, 000° N · 682 ha
  • Children's Farm Area (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 6.7 km, 003° N
  • Waterdown Woods Natural Area (Conservation Area) — 6.9 km, 265° W
  • Avalon Parkette Lookout (Viewpoint) — 7.4 km, 353° N
  • Model Train Yard (Attraction) — 8.9 km, 240° WSW
  • True North Gallery/The Music Gallery (Gallery) — 9.9 km, 262° W
  • Christmas on Old York (Attraction) — 10.1 km, 243° WSW
  • Hamilton globe (Attraction) — 10.1 km, 180° S
  • HMCS Haida (Attraction) — 10.4 km, 222° SW
  • Royal Botanical Gardens (Art / Cultural Centre) — 10.6 km, 235° SW
  • Whitehalls Gallery (Gallery) — 10.7 km, 208° SSW
  • Little Ray's Reptile Zoo and Nature Centre (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 11.0 km, 205° SSW
  • Playhouse Cinema (Cinema) — 11.2 km, 209° SSW
  • Workers Art & Heritage Centre (Heritage Site) — 11.8 km, 222° SW
  • Theatre Aquarius, Dofasco Centre For the Arts (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 12.5 km, 217° SW
  • Saint Clair Heritage Conservation District (Monument) — 12.5 km, 208° SSW
  • Dundurn National Historic Site (Heritage Site) — 12.5 km, 228° SW
  • Whitehern Historic House & Garden (Heritage Site) — 13.0 km, 220° SW
  • Lyric Theatre Hamilton (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 13.1 km, 224° SW
  • Oakville Centre For the Performing Arts (Art / Cultural Centre) — 13.6 km, 036° NE

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About This Port Nelson Map Page

Explore Port Nelson, 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: 43.345, -79.769444. 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. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Port Nelson includes the postal code (L7N), 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 Nelson 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.

Page generatedAugust 2026
Location dataCanadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada