Walpole Island Ontario Map

About Walpole Island, Ontario

Walpole Island is a locality in Lambton, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Walpole Island is located at 42.6131°N, 82.5158°W.

Walpole Island rests like a green jewel in the embrace of the St. Clair River, a place where land and water conspire to create a landscape both gentle and profound. It lies 37.5 km west-north-west of Chatham-Kent, ON (from Chatham-Kent, ON: bearing 302°T), and is situated 11.0 km west of Wallaceburg. The terrain rolls with a quiet grace, a mosaic of fertile fields, marshy wetlands teeming with unseen life, and stands of mature trees that whisper secrets on the breeze. Here, the sky feels vast, a canvas that shifts from the steely grey of dawn to the molten gold of sunset, painting the water with fleeting, breathtaking hues. The air, thick with the scent of damp earth and the distant murmur of waterfowl, seems to carry the very essence of life’s slow, steady pulse, a palpable stillness that invites contemplation. The history of Walpole Island is deeply rooted in the enduring spirit of the Anishinaabeg people, whose ancestral connection to this land stretches back through countless generations. This territory, a vital gathering place and hunting ground, has been shaped by resilience and a profound understanding of its natural bounty. The local economy, traditionally tied to the rich soil and the abundant waterways, now balances agricultural pursuits with a deep commitment to preserving the island's unique ecological heritage, particularly its significant bird populations that draw enthusiasts from afar. The quiet hum of daily life on Walpole Island is a melody of tradition and adaptation, a testament to a heritage that continues to thrive, visible in the careful stewardship of the land and the enduring strength of its people.

About This Walpole Island Map Page

Explore Walpole Island, 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: 42.613056, -82.515833. 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 Walpole Island includes the postal code (N8A), 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 Walpole Island 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.