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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Bear Lake

Bear Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

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Bear 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 Bear 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 Bear Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.20667, -81.28781. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Bear Lake

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    • Sydere Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Cloutier Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~62 km · Must-see
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    • Bonner Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Bob's Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~100 km · Must-see
    • Gillies Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~101 km · Must-see

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Ontario

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    Frequently asked

    Is Bear Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Bear Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Bear Lake?

    Nearby: Marven Lake (lake, 31 km), Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat (sanctuary, 33 km), Haggart Lake (lake, 40 km), Departure Lake (lake, 47 km), Sydere Lake (lake, 47 km), Cloutier Lake (lake, 62 km).

    Is Bear Lake worth visiting?

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