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| Place | The Annex |
| Type | Urban Community |
| Province / Territory | Ontario (ON) |
| Location | York |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 43.672222 |
| Longitude | -79.400278 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | M5R |
| Area Code | 226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905 |
| Importance | Small locality |
| CGN ID | FCVPH |
The Annex is a urban community in York, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. The Annex is located at 43.6722°N, 79.4003°W.
The Annex rests upon the firm, elevated earth near Heise Hill, holding a vantage point that looks southward toward the vast expanse of Lake Ontario. It lies 8.0 km south-south-west of Toronto, ON (from Toronto, ON: bearing 196°T), and is situated 10.0 km south of North York. The Annex draws a particular stillness from its proximity to the Don River, where the light at dusk catches the currents and turns the water into a ribbon of brushed silver. This terrain balances between the weight of the underlying stone and the expansive sky, creating a landscape that feels settled and observant. The air here carries a crisp clarity, often cooling as it drifts in from the lake, grounding the neighborhood in a quiet, enduring physical presence that resists the haste of the surrounding region. The Annex evolved through the decades as a neighborhood defined by its stately residential architecture and the intellectual energy emanating from nearby academic institutions. Local commerce thrives in the small, independent shops and cafes that line the thoroughfares, reflecting a character that is both scholarly and deeply rooted in its urban history. While Parc urbain national du Canada de la Rouge lies about 32 km away, The Annex maintains its own distinct atmosphere, one where the rhythm of the day is marked by the passage of students and long-term residents along tree-lined streets. The legacy of the people who shaped this locale persists in the Victorian facades and the persistent, thoughtful pace of life that persists beneath the canopy of mature oaks and maples.
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Explore The Annex, 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: 43.672222, -79.400278. 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. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for The Annex includes the postal code (M5R), 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 The Annex 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.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |