Rosseau Ontario Map

About Rosseau, Ontario

Rosseau is a community in Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Rosseau is located at 45.2577°N, 79.6407°W.

Rosseau rests on the northern arm of Lake Rosseau, a place where the granite bones of the Canadian Shield push up through a thin skin of soil, creating a landscape of dramatic, rounded hills and deep, clear waters. It lies 29.0 km west-south-west of Huntsville, ON (from Huntsville, ON: bearing 258°T), and is situated 12.4 km north-west of Windermere. Pines and birches cling to the rocky outcrops, their roots finding purchase in improbable crevices, and in the summer, the air hums with the persistent drone of insects and the distant splash of a jumping fish. The light here, especially as the afternoon wanes, possesses a peculiar, honeyed quality, catching the dust motes dancing in the sunbeams that pierce the dense forest canopy and lending a golden glow to the weathered wooden docks that jut out into the lake. The very air seems to carry the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a clean, invigorating aroma that speaks of wildness and a profound, quiet peace. The history of Rosseau is deeply entwined with the steamboat era that once plied these waters, bringing summer visitors to grand hotels that have long since faded into memory, their grandeur now whispered in the rustle of leaves. Logging and tourism, in their turn, have shaped the local economy, leaving behind a legacy of sturdy, practical buildings and a community that understands the ebb and flow of seasons. The Rosseau General Store, a beloved landmark, still stands as a hub of activity, its shelves stocked with everything from local preserves to fishing lures, a testament to the enduring spirit of a place that relies on both its natural bounty and the ingenuity of its people. The lake itself, a vast expanse of cool, dark water, remains the lifeblood of Rosseau, offering a playground for recreation and a constant, soothing presence that dictates the rhythm of life in this northern Ontario haven.

About This Rosseau Map Page

Explore Rosseau, 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: 45.25771, -79.64072. 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 Rosseau includes the postal code (P0C), 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 Rosseau 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.