South Windsor Ontario Map

About South Windsor, Ontario

South Windsor is a urban community in Essex, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. South Windsor is located at 42.2647°N, 83.0229°W.

South Windsor, nestled along the gentle curves of the Detroit River, presents a landscape of fertile earth and sprawling residential enclaves. It lies 4.8 km south-south-west of Windsor, ON (from Windsor, ON: bearing 210°T), and is situated 4.9 km north-north-east of LaSalle. Here, the sky often hangs a soft, pearly grey, a canvas for the slow drift of clouds that promises either the gentle kiss of rain or the sharp, clear light of a coming sun. The land itself is largely flat, a testament to the ancient glacial forces that shaped this region, giving way to well-tended lawns and avenues lined with mature trees whose leaves rustle with a sound like whispered secrets. Beyond the residential streets, broad fields, once the domain of agriculture, now often hold the quiet promise of future development, their rich soil a constant reminder of the agricultural heritage that underpins South Windsor's character. The history of South Windsor is deeply entwined with the flow of the Detroit River, a vital artery for trade and settlement since early colonial times. Indigenous peoples have long considered this land their home, their ancient presence hinted at in the very names of the waterways and the enduring connection to the natural world. Later, European settlers, drawn by the fertile land and access to transportation, began to cultivate the soil, establishing farms that would form the backbone of the local economy for generations. As the 20th century progressed, South Windsor evolved, its agricultural roots gradually giving way to a more diversified economy that includes manufacturing and a thriving service sector, all while retaining a distinct sense of community. The riverfront, once a working port, now offers serene parks and pathways, a place where the echoes of industry are softened by the lapping of the water against the shore and the calls of gulls overhead.

About This South Windsor Map Page

Explore South Windsor, 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: 42.26473, -83.02289. 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 South Windsor includes the postal code (N9E), 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 South Windsor 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.