Gilford Beach, Ontario Weather
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About Gilford Beach, Ontario
Gilford Beach is a locality in Simcoe, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Gilford Beach is located at 44.2264°N, 79.5308°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: L4P.
Gilford Beach rests quietly upon the southern shore of Lake Simcoe, where the horizon meets a wide, reflective expanse of water. It lies 19.6 km north-north-west of Newmarket, ON (from Newmarket, ON: bearing 343°T), and is situated 8.8 km south-east of Innisfil. The landscape here is defined by the gentle reach of the Holland River as it nears the lake, carving a path through terrain marked by the nearby rise of Little Hell Hill. In the late afternoon, the light turns a bruised, metallic gold, catching the reeds that sway along the shoreline and casting long, thin shadows across the earth. The air holds a distinct, cool dampness, carrying the scent of silt and wet stone that rises from the meeting of river and lake. The history of Gilford Beach is tied to the movement of water and the necessity of the land, shaped by those who navigated the routes between the Holland River and the larger basin of Lake Simcoe. Life at Gilford Beach moves with the seasonal shift of the water, reflecting an economy long influenced by the proximity to these essential natural channels. There is a singular stillness to the mornings, when the mist clings to the base of Little Hell Hill and the only sound is the rhythmic lap of waves against the shore. This stretch of land maintains a character defined by its openness, standing as a quiet point of departure for those looking out toward the vast, grey-blue water.
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| Location | Gilford Beach, Simcoe, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 44.226389°N, 79.530833°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | L4P |
| 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 |
About This Gilford Beach, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Gilford Beach, 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 Gilford Beach includes coordinates 44.226389°N, 79.530833°W, situated in Simcoe. Postal FSA: L4P. 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.