Renfrew Ontario Map

About Renfrew, Ontario

Renfrew is a town in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Renfrew is located at 45.4732°N, 76.6828°W.

Renfrew rests firmly within the elevation of Carswells Hill, a position that anchors the settlement above the steady, moving currents of the Bonnechere River. It lies 20.8 km south-west of Shawville, ON (from Shawville, ON: bearing 226°T), and is situated 11.1 km east of McDougall. The land here holds the quiet weight of the Canadian Shield, where the air often carries a crisp, mineral edge that lingers long after the sun has dipped below the horizon. Within a few kilometres, the stillness of Stewarts Lake offers a reflective counterpoint to the more active rush of the river, and the broader, more distant reaches of the Ottawa River Provincial Park define the wider horizon. The terrain possesses a rugged, honest texture, shaped by the ancient forces that carved the valley, leaving behind a landscape that feels both enduring and deeply grounded in the earth. The development of Renfrew grew from the necessity of harnessing the power of the Bonnechere River, which once drove the mills that fueled the early economy. Industry here has long been defined by the transformation of raw materials, with generations of residents working to refine the timber and produce that flowed through the region. Today, the local economy maintains a steady focus on manufacturing and small-scale enterprise, keeping the focus on practical, tangible outputs that serve the surrounding countryside. This history of labour has left behind a sturdy architectural legacy, where brick facades and heavy timber structures stand against the changing seasons, maintaining a sense of permanence amidst the shifting demands of modern trade. Life in Renfrew moves with a deliberate clarity, defined by the seasonal cycles that dictate the pace of the day and the character of local gatherings. The community finds its cohesion through long-standing traditions and the shared experience of living close to the water, where the light at dusk often turns the Bonnechere River into a ribbon of dark, polished silver. Notable residents have emerged from these quiet streets to make marks in the worlds of professional sport and public life, yet the identity of Renfrew remains rooted in the specific local terrain rather than distant acclaim. The atmosphere is marked by a certain reticence, a preference for the solid reality of the ground underfoot and the honest, unadorned beauty of the valley that holds the people and their work together.

About This Renfrew Map Page

Explore Renfrew, 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: 45.4732, -76.68282. 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. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Renfrew includes the postal code (K7V), 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 Renfrew 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.