Pickerel Lake, Ontario Weather
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About Pickerel Lake, Ontario
Pickerel Lake is a locality in Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Pickerel Lake is located at 45.6665°N, 79.2947°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: P0A.
Pickerel Lake rests within a quiet basin of the Canadian Shield, its waters fed by the steady, dark flow of the Little North Magnetawan River. It lies 20.9 km south-south-east of South River, ON (from South River, ON: bearing 163°T), and is situated 9.4 km east-north-east of Burk's Falls. The surface of Pickerel Lake mirrors the deepening violet of the sky at dusk, holding a stillness that seems to absorb the very sound of the wind. Beyond the immediate shoreline, the terrain rises into rocky outcrops and dense mixed forests that define the rugged character of the region. Those seeking the wider landscape might find Kelsey Lake tucked away just two kilometers from these shores, while the small, bustling heart of Burk's Falls remains only ten kilometers distant for those needing the supplies of the village. Further afield, the preserved wilderness of Mikisew Provincial Park invites travelers to explore a more expansive stretch of the local geography, located twenty-four kilometers from the lake. The history of Pickerel Lake stays rooted in the quiet industriousness of the timber era, when the movement of logs down the Little North Magnetawan River dictated the seasonal pulse of the inhabitants. Today, the economy leans toward a modest, seasonal vitality, where the life of the water defines the summer months and the long, crystalline silence of the winter dictates the pace of the year. Local traditions center on the stewardship of the shoreline, maintaining a connection to the land that feels both practical and deeply ingrained. The air here holds the sharp, resinous scent of pine, a smell that lingers long after the sun has slipped behind the granite ridges, reminding all who visit that the land remains indifferent to the passing of hours.
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| Location | Pickerel Lake, Parry Sound, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 45.66649°N, 79.29472°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | P0A |
| 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 Pickerel Lake, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Pickerel Lake, 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 Pickerel Lake includes coordinates 45.666490°N, 79.294720°W, situated in Parry Sound. Postal FSA: P0A. 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.