Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario
Boss Lake
Boss Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.
Boss 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 Boss 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 Boss Lake — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 46.54513, -84.10226. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Boss Lake
- Little Lake George · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~8 km · Must-see
- Lake George · lake · Chippewa · ~14 km · Must-see
- Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre · museum · Northeastern Ontario · ~22 km · Must-see
- Ermatinger/Clergue Heritage Site · museum · Northeastern Ontario · ~22 km · Must-see
- Sault Ste. Marie Cenotaph · museum · Northeastern Ontario · ~23 km · Must-see
- Tower Of History · museum · Chippewa · ~24 km · Must-see
- Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church · church · Chippewa · ~24 km · Must-see
- Sault Canal Emergency Swing Dam · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~25 km · Must-see
- Goulais River · river spot · Northeastern Ontario · ~28 km · Must-see
- Copper Island · river spot · Northeastern Ontario · ~34 km · Must-see
- Brimley State Park · sanctuary · Chippewa · ~47 km · Must-see
- Gros Cap Reefs Light · beach · Michigan · ~49 km · Must-see
- Point Iroquois Lighthouse · attraction · Chippewa · ~51 km · Must-see
- Primeau Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~53 km · Must-see
- Munuscong Lake Nature Sanctuary · lake · Chippewa · ~53 km · Must-see
- Maple Island · river spot · Northeastern Ontario · ~55 km · Must-see
- Ile Parisienne Light · beach · Northeastern Ontario · ~61 km · Must-see
- Round Island (St. Mary's River) Lighthouse · beach · Chippewa · ~61 km · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Boss Lake
- Little Lake George · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~8 km · Must-see
- Lake George · lake · Chippewa · ~14 km · Must-see
- Sault Canal Emergency Swing Dam · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~25 km · Must-see
- Primeau Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~53 km · Must-see
- Munuscong Lake Nature Sanctuary · lake · Chippewa · ~53 km · Must-see
- Little Loon Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~73 km · Must-see
- Seymour Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~88 km · Must-see
- Gong Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~92 km · Must-see
- Bull Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~93 km · Must-see
- Black Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~103 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Boss Lake full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Boss Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Boss Lake?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Boss Lake?
Nearby: Little Lake George (lake, 8 km), Lake George (lake, 14 km), Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre (museum, 22 km), Ermatinger/Clergue Heritage Site (museum, 22 km), Sault Ste. Marie Cenotaph (museum, 23 km), Tower Of History (museum, 24 km).
Is Boss Lake worth visiting?
Boss Lake is listed as a notable lake in Ontario on Spotwander.