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Desbarats is a compact rural community in Algoma, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Desbarats is located at 46.3476°N, 83.9242°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: P6B.
Desbarats rests quietly where the land yields to the expansive reach of the North Channel, marked by a terrain that rises toward the prominence of Roberts Hill. It lies 30.1 km west-north-west of Thessalon, ON (from Thessalon, ON: bearing 289°T), and is situated 10.4 km north-north-west of Hilton Beach. The Desbarats River flows through this landscape, its movement providing a persistent, soft counterpoint to the stillness that gathers along the shore as the light fades into a bruised purple hue. The air here holds a particular crispness, sharpened by the proximity of the water and the rising stone of the hills, creating a setting where the horizon feels both immediate and vast. History in Desbarats remains tied to the rhythms of the earth and the water, with the local economy long shaped by the practical demands of the land and the seasonal shifts of the North Channel. While the Hilton Township Wilderness Area sits 21 km away as a reminder of the expansive wild, Desbarats maintains a character defined by its own distinct geography and the steady, industrious nature of those who call it home. The pace of life here values the clarity of the seasons, where the transition from the warmth of the sun-drenched shore to the encroaching cold of the northern autumn dictates the daily work and the quiet traditions of the people. Through the steady passage of the years, Desbarats has held onto its modest, enduring identity, anchored by the river and the reach of the sky above the hills.
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| Location | Desbarats, Algoma, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 46.34762°N, 83.92422°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | P6B |
| 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 Desbarats, 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 Desbarats includes coordinates 46.347620°N, 83.924220°W, situated in Algoma. Postal FSA: P6B. 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.