Lindsay, ON

Ontario · Oshawa Metro

Lindsay is a small city in Ontario with a population of 20,354.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

20,354 Population 13/sq mi density
47°F Avg Temperature

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How Lindsay Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population20,354
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
Rain39.5 in/yr
Elevation856 ft (261 m)
Lindsay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 57.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 856 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation856 ft (261 m)
Area1,609.7 sq mi (4,169.2 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates44.3501°N, 78.7329°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 57.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 29, 2020.

Nov 26, 1999 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.8 74 km
Dec 25, 1998 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada M3.6 86 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 67 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 71 km
Aug 4, 2004 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 82 km
Nov 7, 2002 13 km SSW of Belleville, Canada M3.0 109 km
Jul 19, 2007 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 83 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 123 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 147 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 103 km
Mar 29, 2020 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.6 107 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 121 km
Jul 11, 2017 11 km NNW of Barker, New York M2.5 103 km
Jul 29, 2012 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada M2.5 142 km
May 17, 2010 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada M2.5 99 km
Feb 13, 2014 34 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.5 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 3.1 in
February 17°F (-8°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 2.4 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 3.4 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
November 35°F (2°C) 3.7 in Wettest
December 23°F (-5°C) 3.0 in

Lindsay has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 17°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Lindsay

7 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Leslie Frost Public School - - - -
I. E. Weldon Secondary School - - - -
St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School - - - -
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School - - - -
Jack Callaghan Public School - - - -
King Albert Public School - - - -
St. Mary Catholic Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lindsay

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Peterborough, ON (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CIUX-FM "Hits 105.5" Uxbridge, ON adult contemporary AAC+ 49 kbps
CJWV Oldies 96.7 FM oldies AAC+ 31 kbps

Museums in Lindsay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Boyd Heritage Museam
Horseless Carriage Museum
Maryboro Lodge Museum
Olde Gaol Museum
Scugog Shores Museum

Libraries in Lindsay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kawartha Lakes Library - Oakwood Branch0.0
Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Bethany Branch0.0
Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Bobcaygeon Branch0.0
Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Dunsford Branch0.0
Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Fenelon Falls Branch0.0
Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Lindsay Branch0.0
Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Little Britain Branch0.0
Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Omemee Branch0.0
Scugog Public Library0.0

Hotels in Lindsay

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Days Inn & Suites Lindsay
Howard Johnson Lindsay

Cafes in Lindsay

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons

Cinemas in Lindsay

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Century 3

Theatres in Lindsay

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lindsay Drivein Theater

Gas Stations in Lindsay

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Esso
Petro-Canada
Pioneer
Shell
Sunys
Ultramar

Banks in Lindsay

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BMO
TD Canada Trust

Gyms in Lindsay

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fit Body Boot Camp

Golf Courses in Lindsay

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lindsay Golf and Country Club

Breweries in Lindsay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.
Old Dog Brewing Company

Ski Resorts Near Lindsay

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Earl Bales Park Ski and Snowboard Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kawartha Nordic 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Lindsay

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Billy Bishop Toronto City AirportYTZMedium Airport
Muskoka AirportYQAMedium Airport
Oshawa Executive AirportYOOMedium Airport
Peterborough Regional AirportYPQMedium Airport
Baldwin Airport-Small Airport
Baldwin West Aerodrome-Small Airport
Beaverton Airport-Small Airport
Beaverton North-Small Airport
Bethany / Whitetail Valley Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Blackstock / Martyn-Small Airport
Bobcaygeon / Chesher Lakehurst Airport-Small Airport
Bracebridge (Stone Wall Farm) Airport-Small Airport
Bracebridge (Tinks) Airport-Small Airport
Bracebridge West Aerodrome-Small Airport
Brechin / Ronan Aircraft Airfield-Small Airport
Brechin / Skywagon City Airfield-Small Airport
Brougham High Perspective Hang Glider Port-Small Airport
Cameron/Arbour Airfield-Small Airport
Cooper Falls Airstrip-Small Airport
Dave Carlaw Strip-Small Airport
Dillon Field-Small Airport
Dimkovski Airpark-Small Airport
Douro Airfield-Small Airport
Dunsford Airport-Small Airport
Elizabethville Airstrip-Small Airport
Elmhirst's Resort Airport-Small Airport
Foxden Farms-Small Airport
Greenbank-Uxbridge-Port Perry Airfield-Small Airport
Hampton-Small Airport
Hampton / Morawetz Field-Small Airport
Hoskin Airport-Small Airport
Kawartha Lakes Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Kirkfield / Balsam Lake Airfield-Small Airport
Lorneville Airstrip-Small Airport
Newtonville / Steeves Field-Small Airport
Omemee Airport-Small Airport
Orillia-RAMA Regional Airport-Small Airport
Orono / Hawkefield Aerodrome-Small Airport
Orono Field-Small Airport
Palestine Airport-Small Airport
Pine Point Airfield-Small Airport
Port Hope (Millson Field)-Small Airport
Port Hope (Peter's Field) Airport-Small Airport
PR Ajax Airfield-Small Airport
Sandford Field-Small Airport
Seagrave / North Port Airfield-Small Airport
Severn Bridge Airport-Small Airport
Stone Airport-Small Airport
Stouffville Airport-Small Airport
Sunderland field/Blackwater creek-Small Airport

Post Offices in Lindsay

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lindsay

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bethel Evangelical Missionary Church
Liberty Baptist Church
Lindsay Gospel Hall
New Apostolic Church
Riverside Chapel
St. Mary's Catholic Church
St. Paul’s Anglican Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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UFO Sightings
3
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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UFO Sightings Near Lindsay

3 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Lindsay.

Name Year Description
Lindsay (canada), ON 2008 My Mom said there was a light out the window in the sky.
Lindsay (canada), ON 2005 A bright blue slow moving object at a low altitude&#44 suddenly turns and faded to the north.
Lindsay (canada), ON 2004 Very bright light seen in sky - paced my vehicle for 10 -15 minutes. Object acclerated past my vehicle - then stopped and hovered.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lindsay

What is the population of Lindsay?

Lindsay has a population of 20,354 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 1,609.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lindsay?

Lindsay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 39.5 inches, with 57.5 inches of snow.

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