Smiths Falls Ontario Map

About Smiths Falls, Ontario

Smiths Falls is a separated town in Leeds; Lanark, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Smiths Falls is located at 44.9011°N, 76.0194°W.

Smiths Falls, nestled along the Rideau River, unfolds across a landscape shaped by glaciation, its terrain a gentle, fertile expanse dotted with the enduring presence of water. It lies 18.2 km east of Perth, ON (from Perth, ON: bearing 89°T), and is situated 14.5 km west of Merrickville. Historically, this place rose from its roots as a vital hub along the Rideau Canal, a waterway that etched a narrative of trade and connection into its very being, fostering an economy once deeply entwilled with milling and manufacturing. The scent of damp earth after a spring rain still mingles with the faint, lingering memory of industrial hum, a testament to its past as a significant centre of commerce where the river’s power was harnessed. This fertile ground, cradled by the rolling hills of Eastern Ontario, continues to support agriculture, a quiet counterpoint to the echoes of its more boisterous industrial era. The cultural character of Smiths Falls is one of quiet resilience and a deep-seated pride in its heritage, a spirit often glimpsed in the easy conversations of its residents and the enduring beauty of its natural setting. The iconic Rideau Canal locks stand as a stoic landmark, a monument to the ingenuity that once propelled the region forward, while the heritage buildings along the waterfront whisper stories of bygone days, their stone facades catching the afternoon light with a warm, enduring glow. Though no major universities claim Smiths Falls as their primary home, its educational spirit is nurtured through local institutions that contribute to the town’s intellectual life. While no globally renowned sports dynasties call Smiths Falls home, the local passion for the game is palpable in community rinks and fields, a reflection of the communal bonds that define the area. The annual Smiths Falls Canada Day celebrations draw crowds, a vibrant expression of local identity, and the town has been the birthplace or adopted home of individuals whose quiet contributions have resonated, though perhaps not always on a global stage, reflecting a more grounded, yet no less significant, kind of fame.

About This Smiths Falls Map Page

Explore Smiths 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: 44.901111, -76.019445. 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 Smiths Falls includes the postal code (K7A), 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 Smiths 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.