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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Violet Lake

Violet Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

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Violet 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 Violet 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 Violet Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.59541, -81.19293. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Violet Lake

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Violet Lake

    • Frith Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~7 km · Must-see
    • West Shining Tree Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~9 km · Must-see
    • Grand Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Duncan Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Crawford Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Gould Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Bolton Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~39 km · Must-see
    • McKenzie Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Wanapitei River · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Crawford Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~50 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Violet Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Violet Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Violet Lake?

    Nearby: Frith Lake (lake, 7 km), West Shining Tree Lake (lake, 9 km), Grand Lake (lake, 25 km), Duncan Lake (lake, 33 km), Crawford Lake (lake, 33 km), Gould Lake (lake, 37 km).

    Is Violet Lake worth visiting?

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