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Notable lake · Eastern Ontario, Ontario

Shortcut Lakes

Shortcut Lakes is a lake in Eastern Ontario, Ontario.

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Shortcut Lakes: 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 Shortcut Lakes

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 Shortcut Lakes — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 45.27521, -77.22715. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Shortcut Lakes full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Shortcut Lakes?

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

    What are the places to visit near Shortcut Lakes?

    Nearby: Highland Falls (waterfall, 6 km), Rainy Lake (lake, 18 km), Little Yirkie Lake (lake, 19 km), Big Yirkie Lake (lake, 20 km), Tooey Lake (lake, 22 km), CFS Foymount (fort, 23 km).

    Is Shortcut Lakes worth visiting?

    Shortcut Lakes is listed as a notable lake in Ontario on Spotwander.