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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Gowan Lake

Gowan Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

Gowan 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 Gowan 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 Gowan Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.30415, -81.02321. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Gowan Lake

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    Frequently asked

    Is Gowan Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Gowan Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Gowan Lake?

    Nearby: Marven Lake (lake, 21 km), Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat (sanctuary, 35 km), Pierre Lake (lake, 40 km), Haggart Lake (lake, 65 km), Departure Lake (lake, 71 km), Sydere Lake (lake, 74 km).

    Is Gowan Lake worth visiting?

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