Key River, Ontario Weather
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About Key River, Ontario
Key River is a locality in Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Key River is located at 45.8940°N, 80.5683°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: P0G.
Key River flows with a deliberate, dark clarity through the rugged granite terrain of Parry Sound, its waters carving a path that defines the character of the surrounding wilderness. It lies 72.1 km south-west of Sturgeon Falls, ON (from Sturgeon Falls, ON: bearing 223°T), and is situated 13.5 km north of Britt. The shoreline of Key River rises in jagged outcrops of Precambrian rock, where the scent of damp moss and pine needles hangs heavy in the cooling air. During the long, bruised light of dusk, the water takes on a mirror-like stillness, reflecting the stark silhouettes of stunted spruce that cling to the uneven banks. A short distance away, the quiet basin of Portage Lake offers a sheltered contrast to the restless movement of the river, while the presence of Grundy Lake Provincial Park adds a layer of protected stillness to the nearby woods, grounding the landscape in a deep, enduring silence. The history of Key River is tied to the movement of timber and the seasonal shifts of those who navigated these waterways long before the modern era. While Horseshoe Falls marks the terrain with a distant, rhythmic roar, the local economy continues to lean into the quiet stewardship of the land, drawing those who seek an existence defined by the seasonal cycles of the boreal forest. Life along Key River operates with a focused intensity, where the arrival of autumn brings a sharp, metallic bite to the wind and a sudden, crystalline clarity to the sky. Residents maintain a connection to the geography that is practical and direct, respecting the harsh limits of the shield and the persistence required to inhabit such a demanding, beautiful reach of the north.
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| Location | Key River, Parry Sound, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 45.89403°N, 80.56827°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | P0G |
| 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 Key River, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Key River, 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 Key River includes coordinates 45.894030°N, 80.568270°W, situated in Parry Sound. Postal FSA: P0G. 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.