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Notable lake · Northwestern Ontario, Ontario

Buffy Lake

Buffy Lake is a lake in Northwestern Ontario, Ontario.

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Buffy 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 Buffy 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 Buffy Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.03712, -89.01873. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Buffy Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Buffy Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Buffy Lake?

    Nearby: Ouimet Canyon Provincial Park (viewpoint, 47 km), Dog Lake (lake, 52 km), Shuniah Weather Radar (attraction, 62 km), Saint Sylvesters Roman Catholic Church (church, 70 km), Lambert Island (river spot, 71 km), Caribou Island (river spot, 73 km).

    Is Buffy Lake worth visiting?

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