Silver Dollar Ontario Map

About Silver Dollar, Ontario

Silver Dollar is a locality in Kenora, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Silver Dollar is located at 49.8018°N, 91.1800°W.

Silver Dollar nestles on the northern edge of a vast, ancient shield, where granite outcrops, smoothed by eons of glacial polish, rise from the dark, whispering pines and the shimmering, fragmented surfaces of countless lakes. It lies 55.2 km north-east of Ignace, ON (from Ignace, ON: bearing 38°T), and is situated 5.3 km east-north-east of Clarkdon. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of conifer needles and the damp earth, a perfume that shifts subtly with the changing light, from the crisp, bright clarity of midday to the hazy, lavender-tinged glow of late afternoon. Jagged shorelines, fringed with hardy boreal forest, embrace the deep, cool waters, their surfaces reflecting the immense, ever-shifting sky, a canvas of blues, greys, and, on clear nights, a startling, star-strewn blackness. The land itself, a rugged tapestry of rock and water, feels primal, a place where the elements hold sway and the human presence is a quiet, respectful addition. The story of Silver Dollar is deeply intertwined with the bounty of these northern waters and the enduring spirit of its people. Historically, its economy has been shaped by the rich forests and the promise of minerals beneath the earth, with logging camps and prospecting ventures leaving their mark on the landscape and the collective memory. Today, a vibrant tourism industry thrives, drawn to the unparalleled fishing opportunities, the vast wilderness for exploration, and the sheer, unadulterated beauty of the region. The pace of life in Silver Dollar is dictated by the seasons, a gentle ebb and flow that encourages a deep connection to the natural world, where the call of a loon across the water or the rustle of wind through the spruce trees are as much a part of daily life as the friendly greetings exchanged on the street.

About This Silver Dollar Map Page

Explore Silver Dollar, 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: 49.801769, -91.180001. 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 Silver Dollar includes the postal code (P8T), 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 Silver Dollar 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.