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Union is a compact rural community in Elgin, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Union is located at 42.7035°N, 81.1903°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: N5L.
Union rests upon the fertile, low-lying ground that slopes toward the expansive horizon of Lake Erie. It lies 8.6 km south of St. Thomas, ON (from St. Thomas, ON: bearing 183°T), and is situated 4.5 km north-north-east of Port Stanley. The air here holds a distinct, salt-tinged weight, catching the moisture that drifts inland from the lake to settle against the nearby rise of Pike's Peak. During the twilight hours, the light flattens across the fields, turning the earth a deep, bruised violet before the stars sharpen over the water. While the Thames River traces a path some 20 km to the north, the immediate terrain maintains a quiet, agricultural composure, defined by the steady work of seasons and the persistent, cooling breeze that arrives off the basin. The history of Union persists in the architecture of its older buildings and the long, straight lines of roads that divide the surrounding farmland. Economic life remains grounded in the soil, with the local output reflecting a tradition of cultivation that has defined the region for generations. Residents often travel toward the Dalewood Conservation Area, located 11 km away, to find a stillness that mirrors the deliberate, measured pace of life within the settlement itself. Whether tending to the harvest or observing the seasonal shifts in the lake’s temperament, Union preserves a character that values the tangible over the fleeting, finding beauty in the stark, honest clarity of its landscape.
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| Location | Union, Elgin, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 42.70351°N, 81.1903°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | N5L |
| Area Code | 226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Union, Ontario, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, ECCC extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modelled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES satellite imagery. Additional sections may include marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live Water Survey of Canada river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Union includes coordinates 42.703510°N, 81.190300°W, situated in Elgin. Postal FSA: N5L. Telephone area code: 226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905. Timezone: Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4).
Weather data is sourced from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from Water Survey of Canada (WSC) via the ECCC GeoMet realtime hydrometric feed. Marine and solunar data are modelled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 and is public domain.