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| Place | Glenrest Beach |
| Type | Dispersed Rural Community |
| Province / Territory | Ontario (ON) |
| Location | Simcoe |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 44.566111 |
| Longitude | -79.257778 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | L0K |
| Area Code | 226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905 |
| Importance | Small locality |
| CGN ID | FBHVN |
Glenrest Beach is a locality in Simcoe, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Glenrest Beach is located at 44.5661°N, 79.2578°W.
Glenrest Beach rests along the quiet, expansive edge of Lake Simcoe, where the horizon meets the water in a long, unbroken line. It lies 13.8 km east-south-east of Orillia, ON (from Orillia, ON: bearing 108°T), and is situated 6.7 km west-north-west of Brechin. The earth here rises toward the slopes of Logan Hill, providing a vantage point that captures the heavy, golden light characteristic of late afternoons over the water. The land retains a certain austerity, shaped by the persistent winds that roll off the lake and the seasonal shifts that transform the shoreline from a bustling summer retreat into a site of profound, wintry stillness. While the Talbot River flows some distance away, its presence influences the surrounding drainage and the damp, fertile quality of the soil that supports the sparse vegetation of the near-shore environment. The history of Glenrest Beach reflects the broader patterns of settlement in the region, where the economy gradually transitioned from early agricultural pursuits to the seasonal recreation that defines the modern character of the shoreline. Residents and visitors alike move through the days with an awareness of the water, which serves as a constant point of reference for the local mood and the cadence of life. Local traditions emphasize the preservation of the lakefront, ensuring that the shoreline remains a place of observation rather than heavy industry. There is a specific clarity to the air at Glenrest Beach, a sharpness that lingers even on the warmest days, reminding those who dwell here of the vast, deep basin of Lake Simcoe that holds the landscape in place.
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Explore Glenrest Beach, 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: 44.566111, -79.257778. 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 Glenrest Beach includes the postal code (L0K), 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 Glenrest Beach 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.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |