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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Viola Lake

Viola Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

Viola 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 Viola 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 Viola Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.42208, -81.32384. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Viola Lake

    • West Shining Tree Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Frith Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Wanapitei River · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~24 km · Must-see
    • McKenzie Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Grand Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Crawford Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Ishpatina Ridge · viewpoint · Northeastern Ontario · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Montreal River · river spot · Northeastern Ontario · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Duncan Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Gould Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Smoothwater Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Sturgeon River · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Bolton Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Crawford Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Canoe Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Stony Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Coyne Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~9 km
    • Barager's Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~10 km

    See everything within a day’s drive of Viola Lake

    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Viola Lake

    • West Shining Tree Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Frith Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Wanapitei River · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~24 km · Must-see
    • McKenzie Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Grand Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Crawford Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Duncan Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Gould Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Smoothwater Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Sturgeon River · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~61 km · Must-see

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Ontario

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    Frequently asked

    Is Viola Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Viola Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Viola Lake?

    Nearby: West Shining Tree Lake (lake, 23 km), Frith Lake (lake, 23 km), Wanapitei River (lake, 24 km), McKenzie Lake (lake, 27 km), Grand Lake (lake, 42 km), Crawford Lake (lake, 52 km).

    Is Viola Lake worth visiting?

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