Rideau Ferry, Ontario Weather
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About Rideau Ferry, Ontario
Rideau Ferry is a locality in Lanark, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Rideau Ferry is located at 44.8511°N, 76.1414°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: K7H.
Rideau Ferry rests quietly where the land rises toward the prominence of Stanleys Hill, anchoring itself firmly within the basin of the Tay River. It lies 10.1 km east-south-east of Perth, ON (from Perth, ON: bearing 122°T), and is situated 11.1 km west-south-west of Smiths Falls. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and moving water, a stillness that seems to gather beneath the trees as the light fades into a bruised, violet dusk. Beyond the immediate banks, the terrain holds a modest elevation, and the presence of Lower Rideau Lake just two kilometers away ensures that the horizon is always defined by the intersection of forest and water. History lingers in the stone foundations of Rideau Ferry, where early settlers once navigated the crossing to bridge the divide between distant shores. The local economy maintains a quiet commitment to the land and the river, reflecting a character defined by seasonal cycles rather than the rush of modern industry. Life in Rideau Ferry moves with the steady, predictable pulse of the Tay River, observing a tradition of persistence that respects the rugged, stony soil of Lanark. Whether watching the reflections sharpen on the surface of the water or noting the way the evening wind stirs the reeds, one senses that the significance of Rideau Ferry lies in its enduring, unpretentious proximity to the water’s edge.
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| Location | Rideau Ferry, Lanark, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 44.851111°N, 76.141389°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | K7H |
| 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 Rideau Ferry, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Rideau Ferry, 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 Rideau Ferry includes coordinates 44.851111°N, 76.141389°W, situated in Lanark. Postal FSA: K7H. 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.