Pickerel, Ontario Weather
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About Pickerel, Ontario
Pickerel is a locality in Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Pickerel is located at 45.9751°N, 80.5329°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: P0G.
Pickerel rests amidst the rugged, granite-strewn outcrops of the Canadian Shield, where the Pakeshkag River carves a dark, quiet passage through the dense northern forest. It lies 63.8 km south-west of Sturgeon Falls, ON (from Sturgeon Falls, ON: bearing 227°T), and is situated 16.0 km south-south-east of Alban. The air here holds a sharp, resinous scent of pine and damp stone, particularly at dusk when the low light turns the water of the Pakeshkag River into a sheet of hammered copper. Nearby, the landscape opens toward the serene expanse of Pakeshkag Lake, while the presence of Horseshoe Falls introduces a constant, low-frequency hum that anchors the stillness of the woods. Just a short distance away, the protected woodlands of Grundy Lake Provincial Park preserve the wild character of the terrain, offering a sanctuary where the ancient, weathered rock remains the primary inhabitant. The history of Pickerel flows from the early days of logging and rail, when the movement of timber dictated the pulse of the land and established the initial clearings along the water. Today, the economy of Pickerel leans into the seasonal rhythms of the outdoors, drawing those who seek the solitude of the riverbanks or the shelter of the deep timber. Residents and visitors alike move with the seasons, whether navigating the currents of the Pakeshkag River or marking the transition of the year by the shifting colors of the canopy. Life in Pickerel follows the slow, deliberate pace of a region defined by its natural borders, where the proximity to the wilderness ensures that the modern world feels distant and secondary to the immediate presence of the earth.
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| Location | Pickerel, Parry Sound, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 45.97508°N, 80.53294°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 Pickerel, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Pickerel, 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 includes coordinates 45.975080°N, 80.532940°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.