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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Sankey Lake

Sankey Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

Sankey 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 Sankey 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 Sankey Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.76456, -83.09141. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Sankey Lake

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    • McKenzie Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~59 km · Must-see
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    • Swallow Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~96 km · Must-see
    • Ptarmigan Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~97 km · Must-see
    • Flamingo Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~100 km · Must-see
    • Bonner Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~101 km · Must-see
    • Cloutier Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~120 km · Must-see
    • Crawford Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~131 km · Must-see

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Ontario

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    Frequently asked

    Is Sankey Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Sankey Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Sankey Lake?

    Nearby: Lac Pivabiska (lake, 50 km), Ste.-Thérèse Creek (lake, 51 km), McKenzie Lake (lake, 59 km), Wolverine Lake (lake, 61 km), Kettle Falls (waterfall, 12 km), Little Wanzatika Lake (lake, 13 km).

    Is Sankey Lake worth visiting?

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