Glenrest Beach, Ontario Weather
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About Glenrest Beach, Ontario
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. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: L0K.
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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| Location | Glenrest Beach, Simcoe, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 44.566111°N, 79.257778°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | L0K |
| 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 Glenrest Beach, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Glenrest 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 Glenrest Beach includes coordinates 44.566111°N, 79.257778°W, situated in Simcoe. Postal FSA: L0K. 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.