Northeastern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada

Places to visit near Lively

Lively is a town in Northeastern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada, home to about 5,608 people. Within 50 km by road there are 266 places to visit — 212 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 beaches & coast, 9 rivers, islands & mangroves and 9 waterfalls. The must-see places are Anderson Farm Museum (1 km), Copper Cliff Museum (10 km) and Whitewater Lake (14 km).

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Lively at a glance

Location
Northeastern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada
Population
about 5,608
Coordinates
46.4334° N, 81.1497° W
Places within 50 km
266 (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 Lively

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

222 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lively. The closest is Echo Lake (4 km); the best-known is Whitewater Lake (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Lively

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lively. The closest is Second Beach (16 km); the best-known is Bell Park (17 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Bell Park · beach · Northeastern Ontario · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Second Beach · beach · Northeastern Ontario · ~16 km
  • First Beach · beach · Northeastern Ontario · ~17 km
  • CPR Bay · beach · Northeastern Ontario · ~19 km
  • South Bay · beach · Northeastern Ontario · ~20 km
  • Frenchman's Bay · beach · Northeastern Ontario · ~23 km

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Lively

12 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Lively. The closest is Potters Island (17 km). Best time: september to february.

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Waterfalls near Lively

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Lively. The closest is Cascade Falls (13 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Lively

8 museums within 100 km of Lively. The closest is Anderson Farm Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lively

4 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lively. The closest is Blueberry Hill (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Lively

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lively
  2. 1 km Anderson Farm Museum · museum, Northeastern Ontario
  3. 16 km Nepahwin Lake · lake, Northeastern Ontario
  4. 3 km Bell Park · beach, Northeastern Ontario
  5. 7 km Copper Cliff Museum · museum, Northeastern Ontario
  6. 11 km Whitewater Lake · lake, Northeastern Ontario
  7. 14 km Back to Lively

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From travellers near Lively

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How to reach Lively

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    Within 15 km of Lively

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lively by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs212222Echo Lake (4 km)
    Beaches & coast1717Second Beach (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves912Potters Island (17 km)
    Waterfalls99Cascade Falls (13 km)
    Museums88Anderson Farm Museum (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44Blueberry Hill (13 km)
    Churches33Glad Tidings Church (14 km)
    Parks22Memorial Park (17 km)
    Other attractions11The Big Nickel (12 km)
    Forts & heritage11The Flour Mill (19 km)
    Treks01La Cloche Silhouette Trail (54 km)

    Lively: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lively?

    Anderson Farm Museum (museum, about 1 km), Copper Cliff Museum (museum, about 10 km), Whitewater Lake (lake, about 14 km), Nepahwin Lake (lake, about 16 km), Bell Park (beach, about 17 km), Ramsey Lake (lake, about 20 km).

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

    266 places on Spotwander: 212 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 beaches & coast, 9 rivers, islands & mangroves, 9 waterfalls, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Lively?

    Echo Lake, about 4 km by road; Mud Lake (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Lively?

    Second Beach, about 16 km by road; Bell Park (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Lively?

    Potters Island, about 17 km by road; McCrea Island (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lively?

    Start in Lively, visit Anderson Farm Museum, then Nepahwin Lake, then Bell Park, then Copper Cliff Museum, then Whitewater Lake, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lively?

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

    Towns near Lively

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