Port Carling, ON

Ontario

Port Carling is a small town in Ontario with a population of 500.

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

500 Population 2/sq mi density
42°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population500
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation781 ft (238 m)
Port Carling has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 13.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 781 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.0°F
22% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation781 ft (238 m)
Area299.0 sq mi (774.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates45.1153°N, 79.5760°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 13.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.29"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 29, 2012.

Jul 29, 2012 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada M2.5 41 km
May 17, 2010 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada M2.5 12 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1855 OWEN SOUND, LAKE HURON Unknown 2.7 m - 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 2.7 in
March 26°F (-4°C) 2.7 in Driest
April 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
September 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.3 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Port Carling has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 15°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and March the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Port Carling

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Glen Orchard Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Port Carling

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CISO-FM 89.1 "MAX FM" Orillia, ON (AAC Stream) modern rock AAC 64 kbps
CFBG 99.5 "Moose FM" Bracebridge, ON hot adult contemporary AAC+ 57 kbps
CFBK 105.5 "Moose FM" Huntsville, ON adult hits AAC+ 57 kbps
CISO-FM 89.1 "MAX FM" Orillia, ON (MP3 Stream) modern rock MP3 128 kbps
CKAR-FM 88.7 "The Bay" Huntsville, ON community radio MP3 128 kbps
CKLP 103.3 "Moose FM" Parry Sound, ON adult hits AAC+ 57 kbps

Museums in Port Carling

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bethune Memorial House National Historic Site
Grace and Speed
Muskoka Lakes Museum
Torrance Museum

Libraries in Port Carling

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gravenhurst Public Library0.0
Muskoka Lakes Library0.0

Hotels in Port Carling

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clevelands House
muskoka marriott hotel
Paignton House

Cafes in Port Carling

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Country Market
Oliver's Coffee

Zoos in Port Carling

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tall Timbers Island

Gas Stations in Port Carling

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bala General Store Gas Bar
Esso
Mobil

Golf Courses in Port Carling

4 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Muskoka Lakes Golf and Country Club
Oviinbyrd
Port Carling Golf & Country Club
The Rock

Breweries in Port Carling

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Clear Lake Brewery
Clear Lake Brewery
Sawdust City Brewing Company

Ski Resorts Near Port Carling

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Horseshoe Valley Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
The Heights Ski & Country Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Port Carling

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional AirportYLKMedium Airport
Huronia Airport-Medium Airport
Muskoka AirportYQAMedium Airport
Bala (Medora Lake)-Small Airport
Bala Airport-Small Airport
Barrie Executive Airport-Small Airport
Beaverton Airport-Small Airport
Beaverton North-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
Collingwood Regional Airport-Small Airport
Cooper Falls Airstrip-Small Airport
Dimkovski Airpark-Small Airport
Dwight Airport-Small Airport
Edenvale Aerodrome-Small Airport
Emsdale Airport-Small Airport
Kirkfield / Balsam Lake Airfield-Small Airport
Lorneville Airstrip-Small Airport
Lumsden Air Park-Small Airport
Orillia-RAMA Regional Airport-Small Airport
Palestine Airport-Small Airport
Parry Sound Area Municipal AirportYPDSmall Airport
Port Carling Airport-Small Airport
Rosseau Airport-Small Airport
Severn Bridge Airport-Small Airport
Slayner (Clearview Field) Aerodrome-Small Airport
Sundridge/South River Airpark-Small Airport
Ullswater Airport-Small Airport
Walkers Point Airstrip-Small Airport
Wyevale (Boker Field) Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Port Carling

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Minett Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Port Carling

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Knox Presbyterian Church
Port Carling United Church

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Port Carling

2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Port Carling.

Name Description
Bala Falls
Still Falls

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Frequently Asked Questions About Port Carling

What is the population of Port Carling?

Port Carling has a population of 500 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 299.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Port Carling?

Port Carling has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 41.7 inches, with 13.7 inches of snow.

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