Red Rock Ontario Map

About Red Rock, Ontario

Red Rock is a compact rural community in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Red Rock is located at 48.9412°N, 88.2588°W.

Red Rock, Ontario, anchors itself against the vast expanse of Lake Superior, its geography defined by the dramatic rise of the Sleeping Giant peninsula and the deep, cool embrace of the water. It lies 7.8 km south of Nipigon, ON (from Nipigon, ON: bearing 176°T), and is situated 19.4 km east-north-east of Hurkett. This rugged terrain, carved by ancient glaciers and shaped by millennia of wind and wave, has long dictated the life of Red Rock. Historically, it was a crucial waypoint for fur traders and later, a vital hub for the pulp and paper industry, its economy intrinsically linked to the bounty of the boreal forest and the powerful currents of the Great Lakes. The very air here often carries the scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in, softened only by the gentle hum of local commerce and the enduring spirit of those who call this northern edge home. The cultural character of Red Rock is one of resilience and quiet pride, a spirit reflected in its enduring landmarks and the deep connection to the natural world. The iconic cliffs that give Red Rock its name stand sentinel, a constant, silent witness to the passage of time and the lives lived beneath them. While no major universities or professional sports teams call Red Rock home, its educational pulse is felt in local institutions that nurture the community's future, and the spirit of sport thrives in amateur leagues and the shared joy of an outdoor life. Major events often revolve around the seasons, drawing people together for festivals that celebrate the harvest or the arrival of spring, and the history of Red Rock is etched not in grand statues, but in the stories of its people and the enduring beauty of its setting.

About This Red Rock Map Page

Explore Red Rock, 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: 48.94124, -88.25884. 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 Red Rock includes the postal code (P0T), 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 Red Rock 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.