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Hillcrest is a urban community in Norfolk, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Hillcrest is located at 42.8319°N, 80.3381°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: K6T.
Hillcrest rests upon the quiet rises near the Squires Ridge, where the earth holds the memory of ancient glacial retreats in its sandy, well-drained loam. It lies 2.2 km west-south-west of Simcoe, ON (from Simcoe, ON: bearing 241°T), and is situated 6.6 km east-north-east of Norfolk County. The air here often carries a crisp, clean edge, particularly as the low sun of late afternoon catches the dust motes above the fields, turning the horizon into a soft, glowing copper. Nearby, the stillness of Crystal Lake provides a reflective surface that mirrors the shifting clouds, offering a brief, cool respite just three kilometers from the heart of the settlement. The land stretches out in a series of subtle swells, a topography that has defined the character of the soil and the way the shadows linger long into the evening. Agriculture has long served as the primary pulse for Hillcrest, with the surrounding fields supporting a heritage of intensive cultivation that benefits from the unique temperate microclimate of the region. This economic foundation remains visible in the orderly lines of orchards and the seasonal movement of equipment across the terrain, reflecting a persistent focus on land stewardship. While the Hay Creek Conservation Area sits nine kilometers away and the Lynn River flows twelve kilometers distant, the immediate focus remains on the fields that define the horizon. The people of Hillcrest maintain a steady, practical approach to their daily work, shaped by a history of settlement that prioritized the fertility of the ground over the convenience of urban density.
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| Location | Hillcrest, Norfolk, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 42.831944°N, 80.338055°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | K6T |
| 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 Hillcrest, 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 Hillcrest includes coordinates 42.831944°N, 80.338055°W, situated in Norfolk. Postal FSA: K6T. 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.