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Wavell is a locality in Cochrane, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Wavell is located at 48.3642°N, 80.2372°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: P0K.
Wavell sits cradled near the rise of Guibord Hill, where the land holds the quiet gravity of the northern shield. It lies 25.5 km south-east of Matheson, ON (from Matheson, ON: bearing 139°T), and is situated 28.2 km north-north-west of Kirkland Lake. The Black River carves a slow, deliberate path through the terrain, its dark currents reflecting the shifting amber light that settles over the trees as evening approaches. Within this reach of the landscape, Little Wright Lake rests in a shallow basin four kilometers away, offering a still counterpoint to the movement of the river. Further afield, the presence of High Falls introduces a sudden, resonant power to the geography, while the expansive reaches of Esker Lakes Provincial Park define the outer boundaries of the region. The air here carries a crisp, mineral edge, sharpened by the proximity of rocky outcrops that have stood unmoved while the seasons cycle through their familiar, demanding shifts. Wavell bears the marks of an economy historically shaped by the extraction and movement of resources, a legacy that lingers in the pragmatic arrangement of the land. The daily life of Wavell moves with a measured intensity, prioritizing the practical labor that keeps such northern outposts functional against the encroachment of the wilderness. Traditions here are quiet and private, rooted in an understanding of the bush and the necessity of self-reliance. When the wind moves through the spruce, it carries the weight of a long history of industry, reminding those who stay that the earth beneath them is both a provider and a formidable, silent observer.
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| Location | Wavell, Cochrane, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 48.364167°N, 80.237222°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | P0K |
| 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 Wavell, 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 Wavell includes coordinates 48.364167°N, 80.237222°W, situated in Cochrane. Postal FSA: P0K. 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.