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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Darwin Lake

Darwin Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

Darwin 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 Darwin 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 Darwin Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.31422, -79.68388. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Darwin Lake

    • Montreal River · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~7 km · Must-see
    • Summit Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~9 km · Must-see
    • Cobalt Mining District · museum · Northeastern Ontario · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Rib Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Lake Temiskaming · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~15 km · Must-see
    • The Three Sisters · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~18 km · Must-see
    • James Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Fort Témiscamingue · fort · Northeastern Ontario · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Silver Centre · fort · Northeastern Ontario · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Net Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Gorrie Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Net Lake · beach · Northeastern Ontario · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Matabitchuan River · river spot · Northeastern Ontario · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Arsenic Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Fourbass Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Cassels Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Hansen Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Cassels Lake · beach · Northeastern Ontario · ~36 km · Must-see

    See everything within a day’s drive of Darwin Lake

    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Darwin Lake

    • Montreal River · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~7 km · Must-see
    • Summit Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~9 km · Must-see
    • Rib Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Lake Temiskaming · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~15 km · Must-see
    • The Three Sisters · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~18 km · Must-see
    • James Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Net Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Gorrie Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Arsenic Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Fourbass Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~34 km · Must-see

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Ontario

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    Frequently asked

    Is Darwin Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Darwin Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Darwin Lake?

    Nearby: Montreal River (lake, 7 km), Summit Lake (lake, 9 km), Cobalt Mining District (museum, 12 km), Rib Lake (lake, 14 km), Lake Temiskaming (lake, 15 km), The Three Sisters (lake, 18 km).

    Is Darwin Lake worth visiting?

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