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Cliffcrest is a urban community in York, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Cliffcrest is located at 43.7242°N, 79.2257°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: M1M.
Cliffcrest rests upon the stable, rising earth overlooking the vast, shifting expanse of Lake Ontario. It lies 12.0 km east of Toronto, ON (from Toronto, ON: bearing 99°T), and is situated 15.4 km east-south-east of North York. The landscape surrounding Cliffcrest holds the quiet weight of the Dicksons Hill, a rise that anchors the horizon and offers a vantage point over the lower stretches of the shoreline. When the sun begins to retreat behind the edge of the world, the light turns a bruised, metallic gold, catching the surface of the lake and sharpening the silhouettes of the trees against the cooling air. Further afield, the Rivière Rouge moves through the landscape twelve kilometres distant, while the Parc urbain national du Canada de la Rouge marks the territory twenty-three kilometres away, defining the outer edges of this geography. The air here carries a persistent, clean dampness from the water, a reminder of the immense volume of the lake that dictates the mood of every season. Development in Cliffcrest grew outward from the initial clearings, reflecting a history of suburban expansion that prioritized proximity to the water's edge. The local economy persists as a blend of residential stability and service-oriented enterprise, where the daily movement of residents follows the arterial roads toward the city core. Early settlers navigated the clay-heavy soil and the steep drops toward the shore, a terrain that continues to demand respect from those who build upon it. Architecture in Cliffcrest ranges from mid-century dwellings to modern renovations, yet the character of the streets remains defined by the maturity of the trees and the sudden, expansive views of the horizon that appear at the end of a quiet lane. Even during the peak of a workday, the presence of the lake provides a strange, grounding stillness that seems to absorb the noise of modern life.
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| Location | Cliffcrest, York, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 43.72422°N, 79.22566°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | M1M |
| 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 Cliffcrest, 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 Cliffcrest includes coordinates 43.724220°N, 79.225660°W, situated in York. Postal FSA: M1M. 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.