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Notable lake · Northwestern Ontario, Ontario

Elm Lake

Elm Lake is a lake in Northwestern Ontario, Ontario.

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Elm 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 Elm 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 Elm Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.07899, -88.76631. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Elm Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Elm Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Elm Lake?

    Nearby: Ouimet Canyon Provincial Park (viewpoint, 41 km), Saint Sylvesters Roman Catholic Church (church, 47 km), Shuniah Weather Radar (attraction, 74 km), Dog Lake (lake, 74 km), Forget Lake (lake, 2 km), True Lake (lake, 3 km).

    Is Elm Lake worth visiting?

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