Richmond Ontario Map

About Richmond, Ontario

Richmond is a suburban community in Carleton, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Richmond is located at 45.1911°N, 75.8334°W.

Richmond nestles in a landscape shaped by the generous sweep of the Ottawa River valley, where rolling fields, a mosaic of greens and golds depending on the season, meet the gentle slopes leading down to the water's edge. It lies 25.1 km south-west of Ottawa, ON (from Ottawa, ON: bearing 231°T), and is situated 12.3 km west-south-west of Manotick. The air here often carries the scent of damp earth and distant pine, a subtle perfume that deepens with the approach of evening, when the sky bleeds into hues of lavender and rose. The land itself possesses a quiet resilience, carved by ancient glaciers and softened by centuries of cultivation, giving the impression of a place that has always been here, a steady presence against the shifting winds of time. The sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, has a languid quality, casting long shadows that stretch across the pastures and glint off the weathered barns that dot the horizon. The history of Richmond is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of its surroundings, a legacy that continues to define its local economy. For generations, farmers have tilled these fertile soils, their labours etched into the very character of the place, producing crops that feed the broader region. While the days of large-scale logging that once marked its early development have receded, a strong sense of community persists, a quiet industriousness evident in the well-maintained properties and the friendly greetings exchanged along the country roads. The presence of local businesses, from hardware stores to family-run eateries, anchors Richmond, fostering a palpable sense of shared heritage and a grounded approach to everyday life, where the rhythm of the seasons still dictates much of the year's pace.

About This Richmond Map Page

Explore Richmond, 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: 45.1911, -75.83344. 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 Richmond includes the postal code (K2S), 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 Richmond 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.