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Gravenhurst is a town in Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. It has a population of 13,157. Gravenhurst is located at 44.8686°N, 79.3394°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: P1P.
Gravenhurst rests upon the rugged, enduring granite of the Canadian Shield, defined by the quiet passage of the South Kahshe River. It lies 21.1 km south-west of Bracebridge, ON (from Bracebridge, ON: bearing 214°T), and is situated 12.9 km east of Hydro Glen. The landscape here is one of deep-rooted stone and persistent water, where the light at dusk catches the dark edges of the pines and settles into the hollows with a heavy, cooling stillness. Only three kilometers away, the quiet basin of Cornall Lake holds a mirror to the sky, while the distant, rushing presence of Wasdell Falls underscores the relentless movement of the region's watersheds. The air carries a crisp, ancient scent of damp earth and balsam, a reminder of the physical weight of the terrain that shapes every path taken through the woods. The economic life of Gravenhurst grew from the cedar-scented industry of the lumber trade, which once turned the tall timber of the surrounding forests into the foundation for expansion. Sawmills and boat-building workshops defined the early labor, turning the raw materials of the land into vessels meant to navigate the complex waterways nearby. Today, the economy has shifted toward a blend of seasonal tourism and local trade, yet the physical legacy of those first industries persists in the sturdy architecture of the older streets. People here work with a pragmatic focus, valuing the kind of craftsmanship that withstands the harsh shifts of winter and the rapid, green abundance of a short summer. Gravenhurst carries a cultural character shaped by the intersection of industrial heritage and the pull of the natural world. The local traditions often gravitate toward the water, honoring the history of the steamships that once acted as the primary arteries for travel and commerce. Famous figures, including the physician and author Norman Bethune, share a history with Gravenhurst, their legacies lingering in the quiet corners of the streets and the local museums that curate the stories of the past. Life here moves with a steady, deliberate consistency, where the community gathers in spaces that look out toward the horizon, watching the weather move over the tree line as the seasons turn.
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| Location | Gravenhurst, Muskoka, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 44.868611°N, 79.339444°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | P1P |
| 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 Gravenhurst, 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 Gravenhurst includes coordinates 44.868611°N, 79.339444°W, situated in Muskoka. Postal FSA: P1P. 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.