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Notable lake · Central Ontario, Ontario

Shier Lake

Shier Lake is a lake in Central Ontario, Ontario.

Shier 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 Shier 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 Shier Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 45.35368, -78.58162. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Shier Lake

    • Kawagama Lake Dam · lake · Central Ontario · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Kennisis Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Yorkend Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Bitter Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Blackcat Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Haliburton Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Source Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Percy Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Pathfinder Island · river spot · Northeastern Ontario · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Pewee Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Big Hawk Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Canoe Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Jack Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Mew Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Little Branch Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Snowshoe Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Saskatchewan Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Maple Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~37 km · Must-see

    See everything within a day’s drive of Shier Lake

    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Shier Lake

    • Kawagama Lake Dam · lake · Central Ontario · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Kennisis Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Yorkend Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Bitter Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Blackcat Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Haliburton Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Source Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Percy Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Pewee Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Big Hawk Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~31 km · Must-see

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Ontario

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    Frequently asked

    Is Shier Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Shier Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Shier Lake?

    Nearby: Kawagama Lake Dam (lake, 20 km), Kennisis Lake (lake, 20 km), Yorkend Lake (lake, 25 km), Bitter Lake (lake, 25 km), Blackcat Lake (lake, 26 km), Haliburton Lake (lake, 27 km).

    Is Shier Lake worth visiting?

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