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, nestled in the heart of the Ottawa Valley, draws its character from the confluence of the Bonnechere and Ottawa Rivers, a landscape sculpted by ancient glacial forces and rich alluvial soil. 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. Its history is deeply intertwined with the timber trade, the great rafts of pine once bearing witness to the relentless energy of early settlers who carved their livelihoods from the dense forests that once embraced this land. The economy of Renfrew, while diversifying, still carries echoes of its industrial past, with manufacturing and service sectors now forming the backbone of its prosperity, a quiet resilience evident in the enduring spirit of its people. The air here often carries a crisp, clean scent, particularly after a spring rain, a subtle reminder of the natural bounty that has always sustained Renfrew. The cultural pulse of Renfrew beats with a friendly, down-to-earth rhythm, where neighbourly connections are as vital as the currents of the rivers that define its setting. While no globally renowned universities call Renfrew home, its educational institutions foster a strong sense of local pride and opportunity. The town's identity is further shaped by its participation in the broader cultural fabric of Eastern Ontario, where traditions of hard work and community spirit are cherished. Though perhaps not boasting internationally recognized landmarks, Renfrew possesses its own quiet beauty, its streets lined with historic buildings and its green spaces offering peaceful respite, a place where the light at dusk often paints the sky in hues of rose and gold, a gentle farewell to the day.

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. Wikipedia and 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.