Sherkston Ontario Map

About Sherkston, Ontario

Sherkston is a locality in Niagara, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Sherkston is located at 42.8869°N, 79.1307°W.

Sherkston, nestled along the southern edge of the Niagara Peninsula, unfolds with a gentle grace, its landscape a mosaic of sandy shores meeting the vast expanse of Lake Erie. It lies 14.5 km south-south-east of Welland, ON (from Welland, ON: bearing 148°T), and is situated 9.7 km west-south-west of Fort Erie. The air here carries the clean, briny tang of the water, mingling with the sweet perfume of vineyards that climb the low, rolling hills inland. Long stretches of public beach invite quiet contemplation, the fine, pale sand a soft bed for the restless lapping of waves, while scattered groves of trees offer dappled shade, their leaves rustling with a sound like hushed secrets. The terrain, a blend of flat lakefront and gradual inclines, provides a sense of unhurried openness, a place where the horizon feels both distant and intimately close. The history of Sherkston is deeply entwined with the bounty of Lake Erie and the fertile land. Once a vital point for fishing and later, a destination for summer retreats, its economy now leans heavily on tourism and the cultivation of tender fruits and grapes that thrive in the region's temperate microclimate. Generations have found their living here, from those who hauled nets from the lake's clear depths to those who now tend the rows of ripening produce. The proximity to the broader Niagara region means Sherkston shares in its reputation for world-class wineries and a vibrant agricultural heritage, yet it retains a distinct character, a quieter, more personal charm that whispers of simpler times and the enduring allure of the lake.

About This Sherkston Map Page

Explore Sherkston, 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: 42.88686, -79.1307. 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 Sherkston includes the postal code (L0S), 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 Sherkston 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.