Holleford crater
Crater Impact crater near Kingston, Ontario
The Holleford crater west of Kingston, Ontario is an impact structure that attracts geology enthusiasts and hikers to interpretive trails and roadside viewpoints.
How to Get to Holleford crater #
The Holleford crater area is reached by local roads from Perth, Ontario. Drive north of Perth along county roads; the crater’s footprint is mainly a landscape feature rather than a developed park-local maps and aerial views help locate the best vantage points.
Tips for Visiting Holleford crater #
- If interested in geology, visit with the Rideau Lakes region information centres for maps-Holleford's crater is subtle and best seen with context.
- Bring good walking shoes for uneven terrain-the structure is a raised circular ring with mixed vegetation.
- Combine a visit with nearby towns like Perth for local museums that explain Canada's impact-crater hunting history.
Best Time to Visit Holleford crater #
Late spring through autumn for easiest access and best visibility of geological features.
Weather & Climate near Holleford crater #
Holleford crater'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 -14°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (976 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (101 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -9°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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