Wade, Ontario
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  Wade Location of Wade in Ontario | |
| Coordinates: 49°56′35″N 94°47′25″W / 49.94306°N 94.79028°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Northwestern Ontario |
| District | Kenora |
| Part | Kenora, Unorganized |
| Elevation | 366 m (1,201 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Time Zone) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central Time Zone) |
| Postal code FSA | P0Y |
| Area code | 807 |
Wade is an unincorporated place and railway point in Unorganized Kenora District in northwestern Ontario, Canada.[1]
It lies on the Canadian National Railway transcontinental main line,[2] between Ottermere to the west and Minaki to the east, has a passing track, and is passed but not served by Via Rail transcontinental Canadian trains.
Many cottagers use Wade as a destination to get to their cottages on the adjacent Fox Lake. Cottagers have an organized association that ensures good relations and insurance for crossing the rail line.
References
- ^ "Wade". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2011-07-10.
- ^ Map 13 (PDF) (Map). 1 : 1,600,000. Official road map of Ontario. Ministry of Transportation of Ontario. 2010-01-01. Retrieved 2011-07-10.
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