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Bent River is a locality in Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Bent River is located at 45.2136°N, 79.5406°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: P0B.
Bent River occupies a secluded hollow where the land leans toward the water, shaped by the ancient, stubborn granite of the Canadian Shield. It lies 23.3 km west-south-west of Huntsville, ON (from Huntsville, ON: bearing 242°T), and is situated 11.1 km north-north-east of Port Carling. The Skeleton River curls through this rocky basin, its dark currents moving with a weight that suggests long-held secrets beneath the surface. Nearby, the presence of Mount Ararat provides a silent, imposing backdrop to the low-lying terrain, while the proximity of Young Lake adds a stillness to the air, particularly when the evening light flattens the water into a sheet of hammered silver. The woods here are dense and deliberate, clinging to the thin soil with a tenacity that defines the character of the entire region. The history of Bent River is marked by the quiet persistence of those who navigated the difficult terrain, finding value in the timber and the rugged isolation that keeps the modern world at a distance. Small-scale industry and the seasonal pulse of the local economy have long relied on the rhythms of the forest and the flow of the Skeleton River, which once carried the debris of earlier logging efforts toward the mills. Those who live here are familiar with the sound of Clark Falls, a constant, low-frequency hum that anchors the landscape in the minds of residents. Life in Bent River follows the changing seasons, marked by the sharp bite of winter frost and the sudden, frantic blooming of the short, intense summer, ensuring that the inhabitants remain acutely aware of the land’s shifting moods.
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| Location | Bent River, Muskoka, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 45.213611°N, 79.540556°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | P0B |
| 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 Bent River, 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 Bent River includes coordinates 45.213611°N, 79.540556°W, situated in Muskoka. Postal FSA: P0B. 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.