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Notable lake · Northwestern Ontario, Ontario

Poplar Lake

Poplar Lake is a lake in Northwestern Ontario, Ontario.

Poplar 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 Poplar 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 Poplar Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.21822, -88.88172. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Poplar Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Poplar Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Poplar Lake?

    Nearby: Saint Sylvesters Roman Catholic Church (church, 63 km), Ouimet Canyon Provincial Park (viewpoint, 63 km), Point Lake (lake, 2 km), Little Sturge Lake (lake, 3 km), Enterprise Lake (lake, 6 km), Upper Narrow Lake (lake, 6 km).

    Is Poplar Lake worth visiting?

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