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.
Holleford crater at a Glance#
Address: Near Perth, Ontario (no formal visitor centre at the site)
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -14° - -5° | -16° | 78 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -13° - -3° | -15° | 65 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -7° - 3° | -7° | 66 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 0° - 10° | 2° | 77 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 7° - 18° | 12° | 89 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 11° - 23° | 17° | 83 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 15° - 26° | 20° | 66 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 14° - 25° | 20° | 85 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 10° - 20° | 15° | 101 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 4° - 13° | 6° | 87 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -1° - 6° | -2° | 98 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -9° - -1° | -11° | 81 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
