Wexford Heights Ontario Map

About Wexford Heights, Ontario

Wexford Heights is a urban community in York, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Wexford Heights is located at 43.7457°N, 79.2778°W.

Wexford Heights occupies a steady, elevated stretch of land in York, defined by the quiet prominence of Heise Hill. It lies 7.7 km east of Toronto, ON (from Toronto, ON: bearing 87°T), and is situated 14.6 km south of Markham. The character of Wexford Heights emerges from its transition between the urban density of the surrounding region and the lingering memory of the open ridge. During the final hours of the day, the light catches the incline of the terrain with a sharp, amber clarity that seems to sharpen the edges of the neighborhood’s streets and brick facades. While the Don River flows through its distant, deeper valley some 12 km away, the local atmosphere remains defined by this higher ground, where the air feels thinner and more exposed to the prevailing winds. Further to the east, the sprawling, protected reaches of Parc urbain national du Canada de la Rouge sit 21 km off, a reminder of the wilder, more expansive topography that once dominated the horizon before the slow encroachment of development. The history of Wexford Heights reflects the broader patterns of expansion in York, evolving from early agricultural roots into a residential enclave that maintains a distinct, industrious composure. The economy here functions through a steady hum of local commerce and service-oriented enterprise, supporting a population that values the convenience of its placement within the larger metropolitan grid. Residents move through their days with a pragmatic focus, yet the proximity to Heise Hill offers a subtle, persistent reminder of the land’s original elevation. This elevation dictates the way weather patterns move across the rooftops, often clearing the morning mist faster than in the lower-lying districts. Life in Wexford Heights holds to the steady, predictable patterns of a settled place, where the architecture of mid-century homes stands as a functional, unadorned witness to the decades of families who have shaped the local identity.

About This Wexford Heights Map Page

Explore Wexford Heights, 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: 43.74567, -79.27777. 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 Wexford Heights includes the postal code (M1P), 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 Wexford Heights 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.