Wade is an unincorporated place and railway point located in the Unorganized Kenora District in northwestern Ontario, Canada. It is situated on the Canadian National Railway transcontinental main line, positioned between Ottermere to the west and Minaki to the east. The location features a passing track and is passed by, but not served by, Via Rail transcontinental Canadian trains.
Geography and Administration
Wade is located at coordinates 49°56′35″N 94°47′25″W, at an elevation of approximately 366 meters (1,201 feet). It falls within the Kenora District, in the region of Northwestern Ontario. The area operates on Central Time Zone (UTC-6), with daylight saving time observed (UTC-5). Its postal code forward sortation area is P0Y, and it uses area code 807.
Community Use
Many cottagers use Wade as a destination point to access their cottages on the adjacent Fox Lake. Cottagers in the area have an organized association that works to maintain good relations and manage insurance arrangements for crossing the rail line.
Classification
As an unincorporated place, Wade does not have its own municipal government and is administered as part of the larger unorganized territory within Kenora District. It is primarily recognized as a railway point rather than a populated settlement with formal civic infrastructure.
