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Goulais Bay is a locality in Algoma, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Goulais Bay is located at 46.7201°N, 84.4202°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: P6C.
Goulais Bay opens toward the vast, cold expanse of Lake Superior, where the horizon pulls the eye toward a shifting, metallic blue. It lies 18.8 km north-north-west of Sault Ste. Marie, ON (from Sault Ste. Marie, ON: bearing 343°T), and is situated 8.1 km south-west of Karalash Corners. The land rises from the shoreline to meet the prominence of Buttermilk Hill, grounding the horizon in a steady, earthen weight. Where the Goulais River meets the lake, the water moves with a deliberate, sediment-heavy grace, carving through the terrain before dissolving into the greater body of Lake Superior. At dusk, the light catches the surface of the water in thin, silver ribbons, making the entire coastline seem to hold its breath against the coming dark. Beyond the immediate shore, the geography holds a quiet reserve, with Crystal Falls and the Hiawatha Highlands Conservation Area marking the deeper inland reaches of the landscape. Goulais Bay retains a history shaped by the seasonal pulse of the water and the necessity of navigating the rugged northern woods. The local economy finds its footing in the quiet persistence of forestry and small-scale enterprise, reflecting a way of life that prizes self-reliance and the slow turning of the seasons. People move here with an awareness of the landscape’s edges, observing the traditions of those who have long harvested the timber and fished the cold currents. In the cooler months, the air takes on a sharpened, crystalline quality that clarifies the silhouette of the trees against the sky. The residents of Goulais Bay maintain a character defined by this proximity to the elements, where the daily work is measured not by the clock, but by the weather moving in off the lake.
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| Location | Goulais Bay, Algoma, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 46.72013°N, 84.4202°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | P6C |
| 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 Goulais Bay, 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 Goulais Bay includes coordinates 46.720130°N, 84.420200°W, situated in Algoma. Postal FSA: P6C. 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.