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Lakes / Reservoirs in Canada

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All Canada lakes A-Z
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Lake name Lake description
Lake Megantic
(Also known as Lac Megantic)

Lake Megantic is little-known outside of eastern Quebec, but its recreational reputation is growing. The 6500-plus acre lake garnered little common awareness after its discove…
Lake Memphremagog, VT / Canada
(Also known as Lac Memphremagog)

A perfect reflection of brightly colored mountains among a blue backdrop is cast upon Lake Memphremagog’s smooth, motionless surface. A kayaker, sitting peacefully among his s…
Lake Metigoshe

One of the best spots for water recreation in North Dakota’s North Central region is Lake Metigoshe. Often called the ‘Jewel of the Turtle Mountains’, the 1500-acre lake exten…
Lake Michigan-Huron

Lake Michigan and Lake Huron – two of North America’s Great Lakes – are contiguous and they share the same elevation of 577 feet above sea level. They are connected by the fiv…
Lake Midway

There is rich history rooted at Lake Midway in Nova Scotia, where witches dabbled in the past and ships wrecked along the coast near this lake. While this lake’s history may b…
Lake Minnewanka
(Also known as Minnewanka Lake)

Lake Minnewanka holds the distinction of being the largest lake in Banff National Park. The 17-mile-long lake lies between scenic mountain ranges and supports a wealth of wild…
Lake Mistassini
(Also known as Lac Mistassini)

Lake Mistassini in Quebec’s James Bay region is the stuff fishing legends are made of. Located 220 miles east of James Bay and over 400 miles north of Montreal, Lake Mistassin…
Lake Muskoka, ON
(Also known as Muskoka Lake, Muskoka Lakes Region)

Lake Muskoka, located in Ontario’s Muskoka Lakes Region, is one of Canada’s most famous lakes. Actually a chain of lakes, Muskoka joins Lake Joseph and Lake Rosseau, along wit…
Lake Nipigon, ON

Located in Ontario Canada’s Sunset Country, Lake Nipigon is a destination into a remote area of pristine wilderness and the largest lake entirely within the boundaries of Onta…
Lake Nipissing, ON

Located in the Near North region of Ontario, Lake Nipissing is the fifth largest lake in Ontario excluding the Great Lakes. This relatively shallow 211,200-acre lake is situat…
Lake of the Woods, MN / Canada

Spanning the border from Minnesota into the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Manitoba, Lake of the Woods is an enormous body of water over 68 miles long, 59 miles wide, with…
Lake Ontario

Lake Ontario, one of the world’s five Great Lakes, weaves over state and country borders, delighting Americans, Canadians, and visiting tourists with its deep, clear, clean wa…