Port Perry Ontario Map

About Port Perry, Ontario

Port Perry is a suburban community in Durham, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Port Perry is located at 44.1031°N, 78.9475°W.

Port Perry rests on the rolling terrain that slopes gently towards the vast, shimmering expanse of Lake Scugog, a watery jewel in the heart of Durham Region. It lies 23.6 km north-north-west of Oshawa, ON (from Oshawa, ON: bearing 342°T), and is situated 8.6 km south-south-west of Scugog. Here, the land breathes with the quiet dignity of agriculture, fields of corn and soybeans stretching towards horizons punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of barns and windbreaks. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of freshly turned earth and the distant, clean scent of water. Even the sunlight seems to linger, casting a golden, almost liquid hue across the landscape as the day begins to recede. The character of Port Perry is one of unassuming resilience, a place where the pace of life is dictated not by urgency, but by the turning of seasons and the steady hum of a community deeply connected to its surroundings. The story of Port Perry is deeply entwined with the rich, fertile soil that has sustained it for generations, a heritage built upon the bounty of the land. Originally settled in the mid-19th century, its economy thrived on farming and the vital water trade facilitated by Lake Scugog, a natural artery that connected it to wider markets. The impressive Victorian architecture that graces its downtown core, particularly along Queen Street, whispers of a prosperous past, a time when grain elevators stood tall and the docks bustled with activity. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the town has also cultivated a vibrant arts scene and a welcoming atmosphere for independent businesses, creating a distinct local flavour that draws visitors and residents alike. Port Perry’s enduring charm lies in this harmonious blend of its agricultural roots and its forward-looking spirit, a place where history is not merely remembered but actively lived.

About This Port Perry Map Page

Explore Port Perry, 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: 44.103056, -78.9475. 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 Perry includes the postal code (L9L), 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 Perry 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.