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West Gravenhurst is a compact rural community in Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. West Gravenhurst is located at 44.9297°N, 79.4122°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: P1P.
West Gravenhurst rests upon the granite-shouldered edge of Lake Muskoka, where the Hoc Roc River spills its dark, cold currents toward the basin. It lies 8.9 km north-west of Gravenhurst, ON (from Gravenhurst, ON: bearing 320°T), and is situated 11.3 km north-east of Hydro Glen. The water here possesses a peculiar, heavy stillness at dusk, holding the reflection of the treeline as if the surface were polished dark glass. West Gravenhurst maintains a character defined by this proximity to the shore, where the air often carries the sharp, resinous scent of pine needles damp with evening dew. Though the region feels remote, the influence of the landscape is punctuated by the presence of South Falls, located about 12 km away, and the distant, rugged expanse of Parc national du Canada des Îles-de-la-Baie-Georgienne, which lies about 36 km away. The ground beneath the settlement is hard and ancient, yielding little to the plow but offering a firm foundation for those who have built their lives along the winding banks of the Hoc Roc River. Development in West Gravenhurst historically mirrored the demands of the surrounding wilderness, prioritizing the harvest of timber and the movement of goods through the interconnected waterways of the Muskoka district. The local economy has shifted from the raw extraction of the early decades to a quieter reliance on the seasonal transit of visitors who come to witness the transition of the light across Lake Muskoka. Daily life here operates with a deliberate focus on the immediate environment, where the maintenance of docks and the careful observation of the changing water levels occupy the attention of the residents. Even in the height of the summer heat, the proximity of the deep, shadowed woods ensures that the atmosphere retains a crisp, bracing quality, grounding the inhabitants in a cycle of work and rest that remains attuned to the shifting seasons.
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| Location | West Gravenhurst, Muskoka, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 44.929722°N, 79.412222°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | P1P |
| 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 West Gravenhurst, 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 West Gravenhurst includes coordinates 44.929722°N, 79.412222°W, situated in Muskoka. Postal FSA: P1P. 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.