Ridgeview Ontario Map

About Ridgeview, Ontario

Ridgeview is a community in Carleton, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Ridgeview is located at 45.3497°N, 75.7799°W.

Ridgeview nestles into the rolling terrain that characterizes this stretch of Eastern Ontario, where the land gently rises and falls, cloaked in a mosaic of mature deciduous forests and open fields. It lies 10.2 km south-south-west of Gatineau, ON (from Gatineau, ON: bearing 212°T), and is situated 15.4 km west of Ottawa. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a crisp, clean scent of pine and damp earth, a testament to the many stands of trees that punctuate the landscape, their branches often dusted with the soft luminescence of dew. The soil itself, a rich loam, supports a quiet abundance, and the very contours of the earth seem to cradle the scattered farmsteads and homes, offering a sense of sheltered intimacy against the broader expanse of sky. In the distance, the St. Lawrence River, though unseen from many vantage points, exerts its subtle influence, contributing to the humidity that can lend the summer evenings a velvet softness. The history of Ridgeview is deeply rooted in the agricultural pursuits that have shaped its character for generations, with the fertile land yielding crops and supporting livestock that once formed the backbone of its economy. While some of those traditional farming practices have evolved, the spirit of self-sufficiency and connection to the land persists, evident in the vibrant farmers' markets that spring up during warmer months, offering the bounty of local harvests. The presence of the Rideau Canal system, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, nearby, has also subtly shaped the region, historically facilitating trade and travel and continuing to draw visitors who appreciate the natural beauty and historical significance of the waterways. Ridgeview itself, though not directly on the canal, benefits from this proximity, sharing in the quiet pride of a region where human endeavor has long worked in concert with the natural world.

About This Ridgeview Map Page

Explore Ridgeview, 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: 45.349725, -75.779941. 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 Ridgeview includes the postal code (K2B), 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 Ridgeview 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.