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McCrackens Landing is a locality in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. McCrackens Landing is located at 44.5332°N, 78.1425°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: K9L.
McCrackens Landing sits quietly where the land rises toward the base of Fife Hill, its presence defined by the steady, dark flow of the Indian River. It lies 29.9 km north-north-east of Peterborough, ON (from Peterborough, ON: bearing 30°T), and is situated 15.5 km north-east of Lakefield. The air here holds a particular weight, smelling of damp limestone and the cool, persistent moisture rising from the Indian River as it moves past the shore. Nearby, the geography shifts toward the limestone formations of the Warsaw Caves Conservation Area, while the water bodies of Fairy Lake and the rushing water at Burleigh Falls frame the surrounding wilderness. The light at dusk clings to the trees on Fife Hill, turning the foliage into a bruised purple, a stillness that settles over the water long before the stars emerge. The economy of McCrackens Landing has long been tied to the seasonal pulse of the water, drawing those who seek the quiet persistence of the Canadian Shield. Historical remnants of early settlement linger in the weathered wood of old structures, standing as quiet witnesses to the generations who navigated the Indian River to move timber and goods. Life in McCrackens Landing follows the seasonal turn, where the summer influx of visitors gives way to a profound, solitary winter. The character of the locale remains defined by this isolation, a simple existence where the primary occupation is observing the slow, inevitable movement of the seasons across the water.
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| Location | McCrackens Landing, Peterborough, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 44.5332°N, 78.14246°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | K9L |
| 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 McCrackens Landing, 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 McCrackens Landing includes coordinates 44.533200°N, 78.142460°W, situated in Peterborough. Postal FSA: K9L. 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.