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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Elgin Lake

Elgin Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

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Elgin 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 Elgin 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 Elgin Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.28306, -83.91773. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Elgin Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Elgin Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Elgin Lake?

    Nearby: Corrigan Lake (lake, 39 km), Montreal River (river spot, 41 km), Gong Lake (lake, 46 km), Little Loon Lake (lake, 49 km), Agawa Falls (waterfall, 60 km), Montreal River Harbour Weather Radar (attraction, 64 km).

    Is Elgin Lake worth visiting?

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