Rideau Glen, Ontario Weather
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About Rideau Glen, Ontario
Rideau Glen is a community in Carleton, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Rideau Glen is located at 45.2972°N, 75.7011°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: K2G.
Rideau Glen rests within a quiet fold of the land, defined by the steady, persistent presence of the Rideau River as it carves through the terrain. It lies 10.0 km west-south-west of Ottawa, ON (from Ottawa, ON: bearing 246°T), and is situated 14.6 km south of Gatineau. The earth here holds the memory of the water, with the shadow of Nanny Goat Hill rising nearby to shelter the lowlands from the prevailing winds. At dusk, the light catches the surface of the river in a way that turns the currents into hammered silver, cooling the air and bringing a stillness to the tall grasses that line the banks. While the bustle of larger regions lies further afield, Rideau Glen maintains a character defined by the patience of the river and the modest elevation of the surrounding slopes. The history of Rideau Glen reflects a long reliance on the river as a corridor for movement and sustenance, a tradition that lingers in the way the local economy remains attentive to the natural resources of the river valley. Though Prince of Wales Falls is situated 8 km away and Dow's Lake sits 11 km distant, the immediate landscape of Rideau Glen serves as a bridge between the wilder stretches of the watershed and the settled ground of the surrounding countryside. Residents often find that the pace of life here adheres to the seasonal expansion and contraction of the river itself, creating a distinct atmosphere where the work of the day is measured by the slow, inevitable shift of the horizon. Each season brings its own clarity to the valley, highlighting the texture of the soil and the resilience of the trees that have stood their ground against the winter frost for generations.
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| Location | Rideau Glen, Carleton, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 45.297222°N, 75.701111°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | K2G |
| 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 Glen, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Rideau Glen, 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 Glen includes coordinates 45.297222°N, 75.701111°W, situated in Carleton. Postal FSA: K2G. 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.