Pickerel River, Ontario Weather
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About Pickerel River, Ontario
Pickerel River is a locality in Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Pickerel River is located at 46.0027°N, 80.7343°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: P3E.
The Pickerel River carves a dark, deliberate path through the rugged expanse of the Canadian Shield, its currents reflecting the deep stillness of the northern woods. It lies 68.9 km south-south-east of Grand Sudbury, ON (from Grand Sudbury, ON: bearing 158°T), and is situated 14.3 km south-west of Alban. The surrounding terrain is defined by low, granite outcroppings and dense stands of pine that lean toward the water as if listening to the steady, rhythmic pull of the stream. At dusk, the light loses its sharpness, turning the surface of the Pickerel River into a mirror of hammered pewter that holds the last cooling breaths of the day before the stars emerge over the quiet canopy. Tower Lake sits nearby, a hidden pocket of stillness that mirrors the solitude found throughout this rocky, water-bound landscape. Settlement in this region grew from the necessity of navigating the difficult, beautiful waterways that once served as the primary arteries for transit and trade. The legacy of the land is found in the remnants of older industries that relied upon the strength of the current, a history that lingers in the quiet margins where the water meets the shore. Visitors seeking the character of the geography often find their way toward the expanse of Grundy Lake Provincial Park or venture toward the dramatic presence of Chute du Récollet, where the water’s movement transforms into a heavy, constant roar. Life along the Pickerel River follows the seasonal turning of the woods, a cycle marked by the deep silence of winter and the sudden, vibrant rush of spring meltwater.
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| Location | Pickerel River, Parry Sound, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 46.00271°N, 80.73434°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | P3E |
| 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 River, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Pickerel River, 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 River includes coordinates 46.002710°N, 80.734340°W, situated in Parry Sound. Postal FSA: P3E. 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.