Dorset
in Ontario, Canada
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Muskoka Airport (27 mi) - Peterborough Airport (74 mi)
- North Bay Airport (82 mi)
- Oshawa Airport (91 mi)
- Buttonville Municipal Airport (98 mi)
- Downsview Airport (107 mi)
- Lester B. Pearson International Airport (113 mi)
- Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport (114 mi)
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Greater Rochester International Airport (158 mi) - Buffalo Niagara International Airport (159 mi)
- London Airport (189 mi)
- Deerhurst Resort (Golf course, 14 mi)
- Grandview Golf Club (Golf course, 15 mi)
- North Granite Ridge Golf Club (Golf course, 18 mi)
- Huntsville Downs Golf Club (Golf course, 18 mi)
- Haliburton Highlands Golf Club (Golf course, 23 mi)
- Pinestone Resort & Conference Centre (Golf course, 23 mi)
- Bracebridge Golf Club (Golf course, 24 mi)
- South Muskoka Golf Club (Golf course, 24 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 45.233 and -78.900 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 45° 14' 0" and W -78° 53' 58"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Dollar - CAD
- Spoken languages:
- English, French, Inuktitut
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 11:06 PM (Sunday)
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 7:27 am and 4:37 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -34.283 and 115.100 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Kudardup - References
- This place on Wikipedia
- This place on Geonames.org
Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Canada.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Canada. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03
Discover Dorset
Dorset in Ontario is a city in Canada about 156 mi (or 251 km) west of Ottawa, the country's capital city.
Local time in Dorset is now 11:06 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named America / Toronto with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 11 airports in the vicinity of Dorset, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in Canada is Muskoka Airport in a distance of 27 mi (or 43 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
Also, if you like golfing, there are a few options in driving distance. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Toronto, Milton, Lockport, Albion and Batavia. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 3°C / 37 °F
| Morning Temperature | -3°C / 26 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 1°C / 34 °F |
| Night Temperature | 1°C / 34 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 52% |
| Air Pressure | 1018 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North-West |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky |
| General Conditions | Overcast clouds |
Monday, 25th of November 2024
2°C (35 °F)
-0°C (32 °F)
Rain and snow, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Tuesday, 26th of November 2024
2°C (35 °F)
0°C (32 °F)
Snow, gentle breeze, broken clouds.
Wednesday, 27th of November 2024
1°C (34 °F)
-5°C (23 °F)
Snow, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
The Nordic Inn
Videos from this area
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Dorset Scenic Look Out Trail
Take a hike up to the Dorset Scenic Look Out Tower Trail. Start at the Dorset Heritage Museum and choose either the steep trail or the less steep trail. Video by Fred Heinzler Download a...
Dorset Snowball 2014
Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival February 15, 2014 Video created by Fred Heinzler. Video footage courtesy of Elizabeth Aubin. Pictures courtesy of Laurie Sillers Chester, Alistair Alcock, Viki...
GoPro Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower Climb - Dorset, Ontario, Canada
http://www.algonquinhighlands.ca/?cat=recreation&subPage=lookout_tower.
Dorset, Ontario on Lake of Bays
Dorset, Ontario, Canada is a quaint village in the heart of cottage country on Lake of Bays in the Muskoka Region. Born from the loggin industry, the only industry in the area now is high priced...
Christmas Time in Dorset, Ontario, Canada.
A drive through Dorset, Ontario, Canada during the Christmas season.
Dorset Bridge 360 Degree View - Dorset, Ontario, Canada - The Community With a View!
The Dorset humped-back bridge was built in 1914. The arch was necessary for the passage of large boats. Except for replacement of the decking from wood to concrete, the bridge remains unchanged.
Wild Turkeys On A Winter Highway Near Dorset - Ontario
We came upon this flock of wild turkeys along a snowy highway near Dorset, Ontario. Checkout our blog posting: http://frametoframe.ca/photo-essay-wild-turkey-sightings-ontario/
Dorset Tower in Dorset, Ontario
The Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower is located on Tower Hill, just outside of Dorset, Ontario. The tower was built for public use in 1967 and stands 100 feet tall. The top of the tower is 465 feet...
Fall Colours Dorset Fire Tower
Just climbed to the top of a fire tower in Dorset, Ontario. The leaves were spectacular. Taken on Sept 27th, 2011.
Ice Climbing - Dorset Ontario
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Dorset, Ontario
Dorset is a small community located on the boundary between the Lake of Bays Municipality in Muskoka District and the Algonquin Highlands Township in Haliburton County, Ontario, Canada. Dorset was originally called Cedar Narrows. In 1859 Francis Harvey became the first European settler here. Zachariah Cole mapped out the area for the government around 1860. The community name was chosen by some of the settlers that came from Dorset, England.
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