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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Side Lake

Side Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

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Side Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Side Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Side Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.85630, -84.01487. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Side Lake

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Side Lake

    • Hansen Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Peters Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Daisy Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Windermere Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Montreal Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Corrigan Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Centennial Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Summit Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Wawa Lake Beachfront Park · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Loch Lomond · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~73 km · Must-see

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Ontario

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    Frequently asked

    Is Side Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Side Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Side Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Side Lake?

    Nearby: Hansen Lake (lake, 16 km), Peters Lake (lake, 19 km), Daisy Lake (lake, 22 km), Windermere Lake (lake, 27 km), Montreal River (river spot, 46 km), Montreal Lake (lake, 46 km).

    Is Side Lake worth visiting?

    Side Lake is listed as a notable lake in Ontario on Spotwander.