Northeastern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada

Places to visit near Dowling

Dowling is a town in Northeastern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada, home to about 1,466 people. Within 50 km by road there are 270 places to visit — 220 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 beaches & coast, 9 rivers, islands & mangroves and 9 waterfalls. The must-see places are Vermilion Lake (12 km), Fairbank Lake (19 km) and Whitewater Lake (20 km).

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Dowling at a glance

Location
Northeastern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada
Population
about 1,466
Coordinates
46.5911° N, 81.3392° W
Places within 50 km
270 (12 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Dowling

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Dowling: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dowling

233 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dowling. The closest is Cow Lake (2 km); the best-known is Vermilion Lake (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Vermilion Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Fairbank Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Whitewater Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Cow Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~2 km
  • Ferguson Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Gravel Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~5 km

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Beaches & coast near Dowling

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Dowling. The closest is Tower's Bay (13 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Tower's Bay · beach · Northeastern Ontario · ~13 km
  • Bell Park · beach · Northeastern Ontario · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Vermilion Bay · beach · Northeastern Ontario · ~18 km
  • Otter Lake · beach · Northeastern Ontario · ~20 km
  • Hixon's Bay · beach · Northeastern Ontario · ~21 km
  • Pickerel Bay · beach · Northeastern Ontario · ~36 km

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Dowling

11 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Dowling. The closest is McCrea Island (38 km). Best time: september to february.

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Waterfalls near Dowling

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Dowling. The closest is Onaping Falls Pastoral Charge (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Dowling

9 museums within 100 km of Dowling. The closest is Rayside-Balfour Museum (22 km); the best-known is Anderson Farm Museum (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dowling

4 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dowling. The closest is Mont Rouleau (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Dowling

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dowling
  2. 1 km Onaping Falls Pastoral Charge · waterfall, Northeastern Ontario
  3. 2 km Cow Lake · lake, Northeastern Ontario
  4. 12 km Vermilion Lake · lake, Northeastern Ontario
  5. 7 km Fairbank Lake · lake, Northeastern Ontario
  6. 29 km Whitewater Lake · lake, Northeastern Ontario
  7. 20 km Back to Dowling

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From travellers near Dowling

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How to reach Dowling

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dowling by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs220233Cow Lake (2 km)
    Beaches & coast1313Tower's Bay (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves911McCrea Island (38 km)
    Waterfalls99Onaping Falls Pastoral Charge (1 km)
    Museums99Rayside-Balfour Museum (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints34Mont Rouleau (25 km)
    Churches33Theatre Cambrian (35 km)
    Parks22Memorial Park (36 km)
    Other attractions11The Big Nickel (33 km)
    Forts & heritage11The Flour Mill (36 km)
    Treks01La Cloche Silhouette Trail (72 km)

    Dowling: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dowling?

    Vermilion Lake (lake, about 12 km), Fairbank Lake (lake, about 19 km), Whitewater Lake (lake, about 20 km), Onaping Falls Pastoral Charge (waterfall, about 1 km), Cow Lake (lake, about 2 km), High Falls (waterfall, about 4 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Dowling?

    270 places on Spotwander: 220 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 beaches & coast, 9 rivers, islands & mangroves, 9 waterfalls, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Dowling?

    Cow Lake, about 2 km by road; Gravel Lake (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Dowling?

    Tower's Bay, about 13 km by road; Vermilion Bay (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Dowling?

    McCrea Island, about 38 km by road; Potters Island (38 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dowling?

    Start in Dowling, visit Onaping Falls Pastoral Charge, then Cow Lake, then Vermilion Lake, then Fairbank Lake, then Whitewater Lake, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dowling?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Dowling

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Dowling’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.