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Skipness Ontario Map

Explore Skipness, Ontario, Canada, with this interactive street and satellite map. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above the map to switch views. You can “grab” the map and drag it to re-centre it, or use the + and buttons to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.

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PlaceSkipness
TypeDispersed Rural Community
Province / TerritoryOntario (ON)
LocationBruce
CountryCanada
Latitude44.575278
Longitude-81.207222
Postal Code (FSA)N0H
Area Code226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905
ImportanceVillage / hamlet
CGN IDFCOWE

About Skipness, Ontario

Skipness is a locality in Bruce, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Skipness is located at 44.5753°N, 81.2072°W.

Skipness rests upon a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the Sauble River, which snakes through the terrain near the rising slopes of Halliday Hill. It lies 21.2 km north-east of Port Elgin, ON (from Port Elgin, ON: bearing 43°T), and is situated 8.4 km south-east of Sauble Beach. The earth here holds a certain coolness, particularly as the low light of dusk catches the damp edges of the riverbank, turning the water into a dark, moving mirror. Just two kilometers away, the stillness of Maryville Lake offers a contrast to the steady, southward pull of the current. Further downstream, the descent of the Sauble Falls marks a point where the land begins to shed its elevation with a persistent, resonant hum. History in Skipness lingers in the way the local economy has long leaned upon the rhythms of the land and the resources provided by the surrounding forest and water. The pace of life here is defined by the seasonal shifts that dictate the movement of the river and the growth cycles of the fields. While the heavy industry of larger centers remains distant, Skipness carries the distinct character of a settlement that grew alongside its natural features, valuing the clarity of the air and the open space between the trees. The presence of the water and the nearby hills creates a singular geography, grounding the daily activities of those who live here in the physical reality of the Sauble River valley.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Welcome to Sauble Beach (Attraction) — 7.8 km, 320° NW
  • Ascent Aerial Park (Attraction) — 7.9 km, 321° NW
  • Sauble Falls Provincial Park (Recreational Class) (Provincial Park) — 11.8 km, 340° NNW · 20 ha
  • Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre (Museum) — 15.5 km, 235° SW
  • Chantry island tours and gifts (Attraction) — 15.6 km, 238° WSW
  • Owen Sound Drive-in (Theatre) — 17.2 km, 092° E
  • Chantry Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary (Migratory Bird Sanctuary) — 18.5 km, 239° WSW · 18 ha
  • Galaxy Cinemas Owen Sound (Cinema) — 19.0 km, 094° E
  • Wiarton Willie Statue (Public Artwork) — 19.6 km, 017° NNE
  • Community Waterfront Heritage Centre (Museum) — 20.1 km, 092° E
  • Billy Bishop Home & Museum (Museum) — 20.6 km, 093° E
  • Billy Bishop Home: Museum Archives And National Historic Site (Museum) — 20.6 km, 093° E
  • Summerfolk Stage (Theatre) — 20.7 km, 089° E
  • Historic Railways and Boats (Attraction) — 20.8 km, 091° E
  • Tom Thomson Art Gallery (Gallery) — 20.8 km, 093° E
  • Heartwood Music Hall (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 21.0 km, 093° E
  • Rothrock Property - Isaac Lake Management Area (Conservation Area) — 23.0 km, 353° N
  • Rockford Forest (Heritage Site) — 24.6 km, 103° ESE
  • MacGregor Point Provincial Park (Natural Environment Class) (Provincial Park) — 25.8 km, 229° SW · 1,492 ha
  • Desboro Music Hall (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 26.0 km, 138° SE
  • Telfer Creek Forest (Heritage Site) — 26.2 km, 093° E
  • Pitcher-plant Marl (Viewpoint) — 26.5 km, 229° SW
  • Spey River Forest (Heritage Site) — 28.2 km, 109° ESE
  • Hope Bay Forest Provincial Park (Nature Reserve Class) (Provincial Park) — 37.8 km, 006° N · 353 ha
  • Bayview Escarpment Provincial Park (Nature Reserve Class) (Provincial Park) — 38.7 km, 081° E · 612 ha
  • The old barn (Historic Ruins) — 40.9 km, 127° SE
  • Inverhuron Provincial Park (Cultural Heritage Class) (Provincial Park) — 43.2 km, 225° SW · 288 ha
  • Lion's Head Provincial Park (Nature Reserve Class) (Provincial Park) — 44.4 km, 359° N · 526 ha
  • Black Creek Provincial Park (Natural Environment Class) (Provincial Park) — 45.7 km, 345° NNW · 335 ha
  • Paramount (Cinema) — 49.1 km, 163° SSE

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About This Skipness Map Page

Explore Skipness, 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: 44.575278, -81.207222. 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 Skipness includes the postal code (N0H), 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 Skipness 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 generatedAugust 2026
Location dataCanadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada