Vermilion Bay, Ontario Weather
Vermilion Bay, Ontario — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, ECCC alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast, soil and crop conditions for Vermilion Bay in Kenora.
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About Vermilion Bay, Ontario
Vermilion Bay is a locality in Kenora, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Vermilion Bay is located at 49.8563°N, 93.3820°W. It observes Central Time (UTC−6 / −5). Postal code area: P8N.
Vermilion Bay rests upon the rugged, granite-strewn shoulder of Eagle Lake, where the horizon meets the vast, darkening expanse of the boreal forest. It lies 40.2 km west-north-west of Dryden, ON (from Dryden, ON: bearing 282°T), and is situated 15.2 km west-north-west of Eagle River. The air here carries a sharp, resinous scent of pine and cold water, particularly at dusk when the light flattens against the shoreline, turning the surface of Eagle Lake into a sheet of hammered copper. Beyond the immediate reach of the docks, the terrain rises into rocky outcrops and dense stands of spruce that shelter the land from the north winds. While the Wabigoon River flows steadily through the broader district, it serves as a silent partner to the local landscape, winding its way through the wilderness about 6 km from the heart of the settlement. For those seeking the quiet solitude of the deep woods, Blue Lake Provincial Park sits about 12 km away, offering a preserve of clear waters and undisturbed timber that defines the character of the region. Vermilion Bay functions as a gateway to the north, its economy tied to the rhythm of the seasons and the enduring necessity of the forestry and tourism industries. Life in Vermilion Bay moves with the deliberate pace of those who understand the temperament of the Canadian Shield, balancing the seasonal influx of visitors with the steady, grounded persistence of year-round residents. The local identity remains shaped by the hard work of harvesting timber and the careful stewardship of the surrounding waterways, which have supported people for generations. Whether through the seasonal cycles of the fishery or the quiet maintenance of the roadside trade that keeps the thoroughfare alive, Vermilion Bay maintains a distinct, industrious spirit. This is a location where the scale of the earth feels immense, and the daily work of the people reflects a pragmatic respect for the stone and water that define their home.
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| Location | Vermilion Bay, Kenora, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 49.856318°N, 93.381978°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (UTC−6 / −5) |
| Postal FSA | P8N |
| 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 Vermilion Bay, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Vermilion Bay, 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 Vermilion Bay includes coordinates 49.856318°N, 93.381978°W, situated in Kenora. Postal FSA: P8N. Telephone area code: 226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905. Timezone: Central Time (UTC−6 / −5).
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.