Wavecrest Ontario Map

About Wavecrest, Ontario

Wavecrest is a urban community in Niagara, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Wavecrest is located at 42.8798°N, 79.0268°W.

Wavecrest nestles into the southern edge of the Niagara Peninsula, a place where the land gently slopes towards the vast expanse of Lake Ontario. It lies 20.7 km south-east of Welland, ON (from Welland, ON: bearing 129°T), and is situated 4.8 km south of Fort Erie. The air here often carries the cool, clean scent of the water, a constant presence that shapes the very character of Wavecrest. Fields of tender green, punctuated by the darker, richer hues of established vineyards, stretch inland, their neat rows a testament to the careful cultivation that defines this landscape. Even on a calm day, the lake hints at its power, its surface a shifting mosaic of blues and greys that can, with little warning, churn into a formidable force. During the late afternoon, the sun dips low, casting long, attenuated shadows that stretch across the undulating terrain, painting the sky in hues of rose and apricot. The story of Wavecrest is deeply intertwined with the bounty of its land and the nearby waters. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood, with fertile soil and a favourable climate fostering the growth of tender fruits and, most notably, the region's celebrated grapes. This rich viticultural heritage draws visitors who come to sample the crisp whites and robust reds produced from the surrounding vineyards, a quiet hum of activity that defines the local economy. Long before the vineyards, however, Indigenous peoples traversed these shores, their ancestral connection to the land and lake a silent undercurrent in the present day. The very name, Wavecrest, evokes the maritime spirit of earlier times when the lake was a vital artery for trade and travel, a history whispered on the wind that sweeps in from the water.

About This Wavecrest Map Page

Explore Wavecrest, 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: 42.87983, -79.02676. 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 Wavecrest includes the postal code (L0S), 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 Wavecrest 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.