Slate Falls Ontario Map

About Slate Falls, Ontario

Slate Falls is a locality in Kenora, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Slate Falls is located at 51.1570°N, 91.6091°W.

Slate Falls lies cradled by a vast expanse of boreal forest, a wild tapestry of spruce, pine, and fir that stretches to the horizon. It lies 64.4 km south-south-east of Cat Lake, ON (from Cat Lake, ON: bearing 167°T), and is situated 63.3 km south-east of Casummit Lake. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of damp earth and resin, a perennial perfume that clings to the rugged terrain. Ancient granite outcrops, smoothed by the relentless grind of glaciers, punctuate the landscape, their surfaces often slick with moss and the morning dew. The silence is profound, broken only by the distant cry of a loon or the rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth. Rivers, dark and sinuous, thread their way through the dense woods, their waters reflecting the immense, ever-changing sky, a canvas of blues and greys that can shift from serene clarity to brooding tempest in a matter of hours. The history of Slate Falls is intrinsically linked to the mineral wealth hidden beneath its rocky skin. For generations, this place was a vital hub for the extraction of slate, a dark, fissile stone that graced the roofs of buildings far and wide. This industry, though now largely diminished, left its mark, not only in the abandoned quarries that dot the landscape but also in the resilient spirit of the people who call Slate Falls home. The economy today is a more varied thing, a blend of resource-based activities and a growing appreciation for the wilderness that surrounds them. Small, independent lodges cater to those seeking the quietude and adventure of the north, while local artisans draw inspiration from the natural beauty, their crafts reflecting the raw, untamed character of Slate Falls. The echoes of logging and mining are still present, a low hum beneath the surface of everyday life, a reminder of the hard work and determination that built this place.

About This Slate Falls Map Page

Explore Slate Falls, 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: 51.156963, -91.609107. 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 Slate Falls includes the postal code (K7V), 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 Slate Falls 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.