Queenston Ontario Map

About Queenston, Ontario

Queenston is a compact rural community in Niagara, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Queenston is located at 43.1650°N, 79.0558°W.

Queenston rests upon the western bank of the mighty Niagara River, a place where the land gently slopes towards the water, its contours carved by millennia of glacial force and the persistent flow of the river. It lies 12.4 km north-north-east of Niagara Falls, ON (from Niagara Falls, ON: bearing 19°T), and is situated 7.3 km south-east of Niagara-on-the-Lake. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a unique quality, a humid softness born from the proximity of the vast waterway and the burgeoning vineyards that climb the nearby slopes. Ancient trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers, stand sentinel over fields of emerald and gold, a landscape that breathes with a quiet resilience. The character of Queenston is one of enduring grace, a place that feels both settled and alive, where the echoes of the past mingle with the present, and the river's constant murmur provides a timeless soundtrack. The history of Queenston is deeply intertwined with the very formation of this land, its strategic position along the Niagara River making it a crucial point of passage and defense. It was here that figures like Sir Isaac Brock made their stand, their presence leaving an indelible mark on the collective memory. The local economy, once fueled by the river's power and the necessity of portaging around the cataracts, has evolved, with agriculture now playing a significant role, particularly the cultivation of grapes that thrive in the region’s microclimate. Queenston Heights Park, a landmark of national importance, commemorates these historical events and offers panoramic views that stretch across the river and into the United States, a constant reminder of the border’s proximity and the shared history of this frontier. The quiet hum of life in Queenston today is a blend of agricultural rhythms and the steady flow of visitors drawn to its historical significance and natural beauty.

About This Queenston Map Page

Explore Queenston, 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: 43.165, -79.055833. 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 Queenston includes the postal code (L2J), 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 Queenston 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.