Squirrel Depot Ontario Map

About Squirrel Depot, Ontario

Squirrel Depot is a locality in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Squirrel Depot is located at 45.8676°N, 77.5418°W.

Squirrel Depot rests in a landscape sculpted by glacial retreat, where the land rolls in gentle swells, a quilt of arable fields stitched with the dark green of pine forests. It lies 21.1 km west of Petawawa, ON (from Petawawa, ON: bearing 263°T), and is situated 12.7 km south of Laurentian Hills. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun dips low, carries the crisp scent of pine needles and damp earth, a perfume that clings to the skin. Beyond the clustered homes and the quiet hum of local life, the terrain opens to a mosaic of wetlands and small, clear lakes, their surfaces mirroring the vast, indifferent sky. Birch trees, their papery bark like ancient scrolls, stand sentinel along the edges of these watery veins, their leaves whispering secrets to the passing breeze. This quiet corner of Renfrew County, known historically as Squirrel Depot, has long been shaped by the land and its generous, if sometimes demanding, offerings. Early settlers carved their livelihoods from the dense woods and fertile soil, establishing a tradition of agriculture that continues to define the local economy. The rhythm of planting and harvest dictates the pulse of Squirrel Depot, a cycle understood and respected by its inhabitants. While no grand pronouncements mark its founding, the persistence of its residents in taming the wilderness speaks volumes of their character. The nearby waterways, once vital arteries for logging and trade, now offer tranquil reflections and opportunities for quiet recreation, a subtle reminder of Squirrel Depot's enduring connection to the natural world.

About This Squirrel Depot Map Page

Explore Squirrel Depot, 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: 45.86761, -77.54182. 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 Squirrel Depot includes the postal code (K8H), 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 Squirrel Depot 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.