Port Stanley Ontario Map

About Port Stanley, Ontario

Port Stanley is a community in Elgin, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Port Stanley is located at 42.6664°N, 81.2108°W.

Port Stanley, nestled on the northern shore of Lake Erie, unfurls a landscape of sandy beaches kissed by the ceaseless whisper of the water, its shoreline a gentle curve where dunes meet fertile fields. It lies 12.9 km south of St. Thomas, ON (from St. Thomas, ON: bearing 189°T), and is situated 8.3 km west-south-west of Lawton's Corners. The air here carries the brine of the lake, a constant, salty exhalation that mingles with the sweet scent of ripening fruit from the surrounding orchards and vineyards, a testament to the generous soil. The cottages, painted in sun-bleached pastels and crisp whites, huddle close to the water's edge, their porches often occupied by figures watching the endless procession of freighters lumbering across the vast, blue expanse, a sight that lends a quiet, maritime rhythm to the days. The history of Port Stanley is intrinsically tied to the very waters that define it, a bustling port in its early days, a vital hub for shipping grain and lumber harvested from the rich agricultural hinterland of Elgin County. Its economy, once driven by the ceaseless churn of industry and trade, has gracefully pivoted, now finding its pulse in the steady influx of summer visitors drawn to its sun-drenched shores and the vibrant, year-round appeal of its relaxed, lakeside character. The iconic railway bridge, a skeletal sentinel arching over the Kettle Creek, stands as a silent monument to a bygone era, while the lively boardwalk, alive with the chatter of ice cream vendors and the laughter of families, speaks of a community that has embraced its heritage while cherishing the simple pleasures of lakeside life.

About This Port Stanley Map Page

Explore Port Stanley, 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: 42.666389, -81.210833. 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 Stanley includes the postal code (N5L), 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 Stanley 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.