Swansea Ontario Map

About Swansea, Ontario

Swansea is a urban community in York, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Swansea is located at 43.6468°N, 79.4765°W.

Swansea, a pocket of quietude nestled against the gentle slope of the Mimico Creek’s descent, unfolds with a grace that belies its proximity to a larger urban hum. It lies 13.4 km south-west of Toronto, ON (from Toronto, ON: bearing 218°T), and is situated 13.9 km south-south-west of North York. The landscape here is a study in soft transitions: mature oaks and maples, their branches heavy with the memory of seasons, form leafy canopies over residential streets, while the creek itself carves a verdant, winding path, its banks a riot of ferns and wild grasses. In the late afternoon, sunlight filters through the dense foliage, casting a dappled, almost ethereal glow that seems to slow the very air. Small parks, often little more than emerald patches stitched into the urban quilt, offer respites for dog walkers and children’s laughter, a gentle counterpoint to the more structured gardens that front the well-kept homes. The history of Swansea is intrinsically linked to the water that flows through its heart. Once a more distinct village, it was absorbed into the larger city, yet retains a palpable sense of its own identity, a remnant of its founding era when it served as a hub for local mills and cottage industries that harnessed the creek’s power. The local economy, while now largely residential, still echoes with a legacy of craft and commerce, visible in the enduring architectural styles and the small, independent businesses that cater to the neighbourhood’s needs. The presence of Grenadier Pond, a tranquil expanse of water just beyond its eastern edge, adds another layer to Swansea's character, a place for contemplation and the quiet observation of migrating birds, a subtle reminder of the wildness that still touches this well-trodden land.

About This Swansea Map Page

Explore Swansea, 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: 43.6468, -79.47654. 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 Swansea includes the postal code (M6S), 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 Swansea 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.