Selwyn Ontario Map

About Selwyn, Ontario

Selwyn is a locality in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Selwyn is located at 44.4653°N, 78.3179°W.

Selwyn rests on the eastern edge of a vast, shimmering expanse of fresh water, its landscape shaped by the gentle undulations of the Precambrian Shield. It lies 18.3 km north of Peterborough, ON (from Peterborough, ON: bearing 4°T), and is situated 4.2 km east of Curve Lake. Rolling hills, cloaked in a mosaic of deciduous and coniferous forests, descend towards the clear, cool waters of Pigeon Lake, a vital artery in the Kawarthas. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a crisp, pine-scented coolness, a testament to the surrounding woodlands and the constant, refreshing influence of the water. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, often falls in broad, golden shafts, illuminating the rich, dark earth of cultivated fields that punctuate the natural beauty, hinting at the productive heart that beats beneath the picturesque facade. The history of Selwyn is deeply intertwined with the waterways that define it, a legacy born from Indigenous peoples who long navigated these shores. Later, the fur trade and the burgeoning lumber industry carved paths through the dense forests, establishing early settlements and a connection to the land that persists today. The local economy, while diversified, still holds a strong agricultural root, with fertile soil yielding crops and supporting livestock, alongside a growing tourism sector drawn to the recreational opportunities of Pigeon Lake and the surrounding Kawartha Lakes region. It is a place where the quiet hum of tractors in the distance mingles with the distant laughter of boaters on the water, a subtle symphony of rural life that defines the character of Selwyn.

About This Selwyn Map Page

Explore Selwyn, 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: 44.46527, -78.31795. 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 Selwyn includes the postal code (K9L), 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 Selwyn 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.