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| Place | Shakespeare |
| Type | Compact Rural Community |
| Province / Territory | Ontario (ON) |
| Location | Perth |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 43.36941 |
| Longitude | -80.83683 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | N5A |
| Area Code | 226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | FAXOM |
Shakespeare is a compact rural community in Perth, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Shakespeare is located at 43.3694°N, 80.8368°W.
Shakespeare rests amidst the rolling terrain of the Baden Hills, a quiet stretch of land defined by the steady, modest flow of the Avon River. It lies 11.3 km east of Stratford, ON (from Stratford, ON: bearing 92°T), and is situated 10.2 km west of New Hamburg. The air here holds a crisp, persistent clarity, particularly as the evening sun pulls long, amber shadows across the fields that surround Shakespeare. Beyond the immediate reach of the village, the landscape opens into a patchwork of productive earth, while McCarthy Lake sits roughly 8 km away, providing a stillness that defines the local horizon. Further afield, the Wildwood Conservation Area waits 22 km distant, offering a expanse of protected greenery that mirrors the quiet, deliberate pace of the region. History in Shakespeare reflects a long-standing commitment to trade and craftsmanship, rooted in the needs of a rural population that once relied on the passing rail lines and the fertility of the surrounding soil. The economy maintains a distinct character, populated by independent shops and businesses that draw visitors who appreciate the precision of local artisans and the slow turn of the seasons. Life in Shakespeare continues with a focus on the tangible, where the work of the day is measured by the quality of goods produced and the steady connections formed between neighbors. The local atmosphere favors the practical and the enduring, grounded by a geography that asks for little but rewards those who watch the light change across the riverbanks.
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Explore Shakespeare, 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: 43.36941, -80.83683. 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. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Shakespeare includes the postal code (N5A), 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 Shakespeare 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.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |