Manitowaning, Ontario Weather
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About Manitowaning, Ontario
Manitowaning is a compact rural community in Manitoulin, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Manitowaning is located at 45.7427°N, 81.8091°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: P0P.
Manitowaning rests upon the limestone shelf of The Rock, its low-slung buildings gazing out toward the expansive, steel-blue waters of North Channel. It lies 27.8 km south-south-east of Little Current, ON (from Little Current, ON: bearing 161°T), and is situated 10.1 km south-west of Wikwemikong. The air here holds a sharp, clean clarity that carries the scent of damp cedar and the cold depth of the channel, while the evening light settles heavily over the rugged, ancient terrain. Life in Manitowaning follows the slow arc of the seasons, shaped by the presence of the water and the resilient, stony foundations of the landscape. Nearby, the water of High Falls drops through the trees about 7 km away, offering a persistent, low hum that persists beneath the quiet movements of the day. The history of Manitowaning is marked by its position as the first European settlement on its island, established with a focus on the harbor’s natural shelter. The local economy persists through a blend of seasonal industry and a deep reliance on the land, maintaining a character that favors steady, quiet persistence over frantic growth. Indigenous heritage informs the identity of the region, grounding the present in a long, continuous occupation of the shore. Whether tending to the small, weathered docks or observing the turn of the weather across North Channel, the people of Manitowaning maintain a direct, unadorned connection to the elements that define their home.
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| Location | Manitowaning, Manitoulin, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 45.74266°N, 81.80912°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | P0P |
| 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 Manitowaning, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Manitowaning, 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 Manitowaning includes coordinates 45.742660°N, 81.809120°W, situated in Manitoulin. Postal FSA: P0P. 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.