Fitzroy Harbour
Area Small riverside village and recreational area in Ontario
Community on the Ottawa River west of Ottawa, used as a launch point for boating, fishing and hiking along nearby riverfront trails and conservation areas.
Fitzroy Harbour is a small riverside village in western Ottawa, Ontario, located on the Ottawa River and functioning as a local centre for recreational access to the river. It is a compact community with a primarily residential and rural character.
The area offers boating, fishing and shoreline access along the Ottawa River, as well as nearby trails and seasonal wildlife viewing; facilities are modest and oriented to local use rather than large-scale tourism.
The village developed as part of 19th century settlement in the historic Fitzroy Township and has remained a small rural community while later becoming administratively part of the City of Ottawa. Its character has stayed largely residential with recreation tied to the river.
Geographically it sits on the north bank of the Ottawa River in Ottawa’s western rural area, roughly 35 kilometres west of downtown Ottawa and accessible by regional roads from the Ottawa urban area.
- Recreation: Provides river access and shoreline recreation on the Ottawa River, with local boating and fishing opportunities in summer and ice-related activities in winter.
- Access: Located within the City of Ottawa's western rural area, it is commonly used as a base for local outdoor activities and day trips from the Ottawa urban area.
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Fitzroy Harbour's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -17°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (844 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -7°C and lows of -17°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 88 mm of rain.
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August
August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).