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Notable lake · Eastern Ontario, Ontario

Canton Lake

Canton Lake is a lake in Eastern Ontario, Ontario.

Canton 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 Canton 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 Canton Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.79434, -76.17899. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Canton Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Canton Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Canton Lake?

    Nearby: Big Rideau Lake (lake, 3 km), Otter Lake (lake, 6 km), Long Lake (lake, 7 km), Rideau Ferry Conservation Area (park, 10 km), Rideau Canal Waterway (fort, 14 km), Pike Lake (lake, 17 km).

    Is Canton Lake worth visiting?

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