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River Canard is a locality in Essex, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. River Canard is located at 42.1875°N, 83.0919°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: N9J.
River Canard rests where the slow, deliberate pulse of the Canard River meets the expansive, heavy waters of the Detroit River. It lies 15.1 km south-south-west of Windsor, ON (from Windsor, ON: bearing 212°T), and is situated 5.5 km south-west of LaSalle. The low-lying terrain here holds the light of late afternoon with a peculiar, golden patience, reflecting off the water’s surface until the reeds along the banks seem to glow with a sharp, metallic clarity. The land remains flat and generous, shaped by the steady, persistent movement of water that defines the horizon and dictates the pace of the day. Here, the air carries a distinct weight, a damp, cooling influence that rises from the riverbeds to settle over the surrounding fields, grounding the atmosphere in the singular quietude of the shoreline. Settlement in River Canard reflects a deep, enduring connection to the water, which has served as both a path for travel and a source of sustenance for generations. The local economy maintains a steady alignment with the land, drawing from the fertility of the soil and the proximity to the river systems that define the geography. Traditions here persist with a quiet, observant consistency, mirroring the seasonal shifts of the water and the agrarian heritage that persists in the nearby fields. Even as the modern world shifts, River Canard preserves a character defined by its immediate surroundings, where the stillness of the water at dusk offers a constant, grounding presence for those who live along its banks.
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| Location | River Canard, Essex, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 42.1875°N, 83.091944°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | N9J |
| 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 |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for River Canard, 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 River Canard includes coordinates 42.187500°N, 83.091944°W, situated in Essex. Postal FSA: N9J. 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.