Northwestern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada

Places to visit near Greenstone

Greenstone is a town in Northwestern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada, home to about 4,200 people. Within 50 km by road there are 252 places to visit — 244 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 beaches & coast and 2 waterfalls. The must-see places are Indian Lake (18 km), Foxear Lake (43 km) and Onaman Lake (46 km).

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Greenstone at a glance

Location
Northwestern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada
Population
about 4,200
Coordinates
49.7334° N, 87.1667° W
Places within 50 km
252 (5 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 Greenstone

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Greenstone: 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 Greenstone

272 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Greenstone. The closest is Wildgoose Lake (3 km); the best-known is Indian Lake (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Greenstone

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Greenstone. The closest is Wildgoose Beach (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Greenstone

2 waterfalls within 100 km of Greenstone. The closest is Kinghorn Falls (25 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Greenstone

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Greenstone
  2. 4 km Wildgoose Beach · beach, Northwestern Ontario
  3. 2 km Porthos Lake · lake, Northwestern Ontario
  4. 6 km Brik Lake · lake, Northwestern Ontario
  5. 18 km Indian Lake · lake, Northwestern Ontario
  6. 15 km Wildgoose Lake · lake, Northwestern Ontario
  7. 3 km Back to Greenstone

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From travellers near Greenstone

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How to reach Greenstone

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    Within 15 km of Greenstone

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Greenstone by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs244272Wildgoose Lake (3 km)
    Beaches & coast66Wildgoose Beach (4 km)
    Waterfalls22Kinghorn Falls (25 km)

    Greenstone: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Greenstone?

    Indian Lake (lake, about 18 km), Wildgoose Lake (lake, about 3 km), Wildgoose Beach (beach, about 4 km), Brik Lake (lake, about 5 km), Porthos Lake (lake, about 5 km), Lindsley Lake (lake, about 5 km).

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

    252 places on Spotwander: 244 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 beaches & coast, 2 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest lake to Greenstone?

    Wildgoose Lake, about 3 km by road; Brik Lake (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Greenstone?

    Wildgoose Beach, about 4 km by road; Lindemann Bay (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Greenstone?

    Kinghorn Falls, about 25 km by road; Chute Falls (43 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Greenstone?

    Start in Greenstone, visit Wildgoose Beach, then Porthos Lake, then Brik Lake, then Indian Lake, then Wildgoose Lake, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Greenstone?

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

    Towns near Greenstone

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