Muskrat Dam, Ontario Weather
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About Muskrat Dam, Ontario
Muskrat Dam is a locality in Kenora, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Muskrat Dam is located at 53.4053°N, 91.7657°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: P0V.
Muskrat Dam occupies a quiet, persistent reach of the boreal landscape where the earth holds the chill of the north in its deep, mossy hollows. It lies 58.0 km north-north-west of Weagamow Lake, ON (from Weagamow Lake, ON: bearing 331°T), and is situated 58.1 km south-south-east of Sachigo Lake. The Windigo River flows with a dark, steady purpose about 7 km away, its current carving through the muskeg and stone that define the regional character. Near the settlement, Muskrat Dam Lake rests like a polished mirror about 6 km away, reflecting the low-slung, expansive sky that dominates the horizon. At dusk, the light here thins into a pale, bruised violet, catching the jagged edges of spruce and pine until the entire horizon seems to vibrate with a cold, singular clarity. The history of Muskrat Dam is rooted in the resilience of the Oji-Cree people, whose presence on this land long predates the formal structures of the modern settlement. Daily life in Muskrat Dam continues to follow the seasonal requirements of the bush, where the economy remains closely tied to traditional harvesting and the careful management of local resources. The people of Muskrat Dam maintain a profound connection to the land, moving through the changing seasons with a deliberate awareness of the ice and the thaw. Even in the stillness of a winter afternoon, the air carries a crisp, metallic bite that sharpens the senses, reminding everyone present of the vast, unyielding wilderness that surrounds their homes.
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| Location | Muskrat Dam, Kenora, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 53.40535°N, 91.76572°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | P0V |
| 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 Muskrat Dam, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Muskrat Dam, 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 Muskrat Dam includes coordinates 53.405350°N, 91.765720°W, situated in Kenora. Postal FSA: P0V. 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.