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Val Caron is a compact rural community in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Val Caron is located at 46.6112°N, 81.0101°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: P3N.
Val Caron rests within the rugged, ancient terrain of the Canadian Shield, where the horizon is defined by low, rocky ridges and the enduring presence of boreal forest. It lies 5.9 km north-east of Grand Sudbury, ON (from Grand Sudbury, ON: bearing 51°T), and is situated 5.9 km north-east of Greater Sudbury. The air here carries a sharp, clean clarity, especially during the long transition of dusk when the low sun catches the grey granite outcroppings, turning the stone into a soft, glowing charcoal. Nearby, the waters of McCrea Lake hold the stillness of the northern woods, while the Vermilion River follows its winding course approximately 8 km away, carving through the quiet landscape. Further afield, the Lake Laurentian Conservation Area sits 18 km distant, preserving a vast, sheltered expanse of natural growth that mirrors the wilder character of the surrounding countryside. The history of Val Caron is defined by the resilience of those who settled the northern landscape, finding a foothold in an environment shaped by deep geological time and the demands of industry. While the local economy has long been influenced by the heavy pulse of regional mining, the daily life of the people is marked by a steady, pragmatic grace that reflects the changing seasons. Residents move through their chores with a quiet focus, whether tending to home gardens or navigating the arterial roads that connect Val Caron to the wider Sudbury region. In the winter months, the cold settles deep into the earth, silencing the land and turning the world into a stark, crystalline study of shadow and light that demands a particular kind of steady, inward strength from everyone who dwells here.
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| Location | Val Caron, Sudbury, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 46.61121°N, 81.01012°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | P3N |
| 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 Val Caron, 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 Val Caron includes coordinates 46.611210°N, 81.010120°W, situated in Sudbury. Postal FSA: P3N. 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.