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Notable lake · Central Ontario, Ontario

Matthews Lake

Matthews Lake is a lake in Central Ontario, Ontario.

Matthews 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 Matthews 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 Matthews Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 45.31416, -79.46044. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Matthews Lake

    • Skeleton Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~9 km · Must-see
    • Mary Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Rosseau Falls · waterfall · Central Ontario · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Clearwater Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Muskoka Lakes Museum · museum · Central Ontario · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Lake Joseph · lake · Central Ontario · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Doe Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Harp Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Peninsula Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Perry Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Haggart Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Muskoka Falls Beach · waterfall · Central Ontario · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Bigwin Island · river spot · Central Ontario · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Peters Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Bala's Museum · museum · Central Ontario · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Bala Falls · waterfall · Central Ontario · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Old Mans Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Lake of Bays · lake · Central Ontario · ~46 km · Must-see

    See everything within a day’s drive of Matthews Lake

    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Matthews Lake

    • Skeleton Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~9 km · Must-see
    • Mary Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Clearwater Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Lake Joseph · lake · Central Ontario · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Doe Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Harp Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Peninsula Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Perry Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Haggart Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Peters Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~44 km · Must-see

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Ontario

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    Frequently asked

    Is Matthews Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Matthews Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Matthews Lake?

    Nearby: Skeleton Lake (lake, 9 km), Mary Lake (lake, 22 km), Rosseau Falls (waterfall, 23 km), Clearwater Lake (lake, 27 km), Muskoka Lakes Museum (museum, 29 km), Lake Joseph (lake, 30 km).

    Is Matthews Lake worth visiting?

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