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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Lake Hope

Lake Hope is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

Lake Hope: 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 Lake Hope

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 Lake Hope — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.27842, -82.99491. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Lake Hope

    • Canoe Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~4 km · Must-see
    • Black Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Mississagi Island · river spot · Northeastern Ontario · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Bull Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Black Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Canoe Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Quirke Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Seymour Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Ryan Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~1 km
    • White Falls · waterfall · Northeastern Ontario · ~2 km
    • Cataract Falls · waterfall · Northeastern Ontario · ~3 km
    • Pike Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~3 km
    • Cataract Falls · waterfall · Northeastern Ontario · ~3 km
    • Stinky Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~4 km
    • Bearhead Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~4 km
    • Upper Cranberry Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~6 km
    • Lear Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~6 km
    • Vezeau's Bay · beach · Northeastern Ontario · ~6 km

    See everything within a day’s drive of Lake Hope

    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lake Hope

    • Canoe Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~4 km · Must-see
    • Black Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Bull Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Black Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Canoe Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Quirke Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Seymour Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Primeau Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Little Bull Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Lake Wolsey · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~78 km · Must-see

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Ontario

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lake Hope full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lake Hope?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lake Hope?

    Nearby: Canoe Lake (lake, 4 km), Black Lake (lake, 11 km), Mississagi Island (river spot, 23 km), Bull Lake (lake, 40 km), Black Lake (lake, 50 km), Canoe Lake (lake, 51 km).

    Is Lake Hope worth visiting?

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