Port Talbot Ontario Map

About Port Talbot, Ontario

Port Talbot is a locality in Elgin, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Port Talbot is located at 42.6383°N, 81.3580°W.

Port Talbot, nestled along the gently curving shore of Lake Erie, presents a landscape where cultivated fields meet the vast, shimmering expanse of water. It lies 21.2 km south-west of St. Thomas, ON (from St. Thomas, ON: bearing 222°T), and is situated 12.2 km east-south-east of Dutton. The terrain here is a study in understated transitions, with fields of ripening corn and soybeans yielding to the sandy bluffs that crown the lakefront. The air, particularly as the sun begins its slow descent, often carries the faint, briny scent of the Great Lake, a subtle perfume that speaks of distance and possibility. The houses, many of them sturdy brick structures weathered by generations of lake winds, seem to hunker down, drawing strength from the rich, dark earth that surrounds them. Even the trees, often gnarled and wind-sculpted, seem to lean towards the water, as if in perpetual conversation with its murmuring depths. Historically, Port Talbot's fortunes have been inextricably linked to the waters of Lake Erie, serving as a vital port for agricultural exports and a hub for early settlers venturing into this fertile region. The echoes of its past as a bustling shipping point can still be felt in the quiet dignity of its older buildings, remnants of an economy once driven by the tireless labour of farmers and the steady passage of schooners. Today, while the intense shipping traffic has receded, the agricultural heart of Port Talbot beats on, its fields producing bountiful harvests that continue to feed the nation. The distinctive character of Port Talbot is also shaped by its proximity to natural wonders, with the rugged beauty of the Long Point provincial park not far off, offering a sanctuary for migrating birds and a stark contrast to the ordered patterns of the surrounding farmland.

About This Port Talbot Map Page

Explore Port Talbot, 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: 42.63826, -81.35795. 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 Talbot 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 Talbot 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.