Swift Rapids, Ontario Weather
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About Swift Rapids, Ontario
Swift Rapids is a locality in Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Swift Rapids is located at 44.8575°N, 79.5383°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: P0E.
Swift Rapids lies carved into the rugged Canadian Shield, defined by the persistent, dark currents of the Severn River as it navigates the ancient stone. It lies 15.7 km west of Gravenhurst, ON (from Gravenhurst, ON: bearing 266°T), and is situated 3.1 km west-north-west of Hydro Glen. The land surrounding Swift Rapids rises toward the prominence of Moonstone Hill, where the granite outcrops hold the warmth of the sun long after the light begins to fail. Within the quiet recesses of the woods, Rat Lake sits tucked away like a hidden basin, its stillness a sharp contrast to the constant, rhythmic churn of the river nearby. The air here carries the scent of wet stone and pine, grounding the senses in a landscape that feels both vast and intently focused on the movement of water. The history of Swift Rapids remains anchored to the power of the Severn River, which provided the kinetic energy necessary for early industrial efforts and the development of local infrastructure. While High Falls stands as a distant, roaring feature of the waterway, the immediate environment around Swift Rapids retains a sense of seclusion, far removed from the more populated reaches near Parc national du Canada des Îles-de-la-Baie-Georgienne. The economy reflects a quiet reliance on the natural surroundings, where the day-to-day life follows the seasonal shifts of the water and the demands of the terrain. Residents look to the river not as a mere convenience, but as the primary architect of their surroundings, shaping the way paths wind through the trees and determining the pace at which the day unfolds.
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| Location | Swift Rapids, Muskoka, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 44.8575°N, 79.538333°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | P0E |
| 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 Swift Rapids, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Swift Rapids, 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 Swift Rapids includes coordinates 44.857500°N, 79.538333°W, situated in Muskoka. Postal FSA: P0E. 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.