Best places: Lakes in Ontario

Smallest Great Lake, spanning the US-Canada border & featuring many islands, beaches & lighthouses.

3 parks & a splash pad surround this serene, natural lake for fishing, paddling & picnics.

Large lake with several islands, popular for ice fishing in winter & boating in the warmer months.

Artificial lake with a pavilion offering boat rentals, plus a spring tulip display & ice in winter.

Charming lake with fishing, boating & small islands, plus waterfront recreation areas & lodging.

👍👍 Well preserved piece of land in the city suburban area. Depending how fast you walk it may take roughly about 45 minutes to 1 hour, some man made trails along the lake, not showing on Google maps, serene views from the points where you’re closer to the water. However, city of Richmond Hill should ha...

This 65-acre artificial lake in a former gravel pit offers a beach, fishing, sailing & windsurfing.

Lined with boat clubs & public beaches, this fresh-water lake offers fishing & seasonal events.

Tranquil lake offering woodland walking trails & spots for BBQs, plus boating rentals & fishing.

Tranquil lake with a boardwalk trail, hiking paths, historic wood carvings & lots of wildlife.

👍👍 It’s a great place to have a relaxing walk, watching birds and enjoy you time. The pond is beautiful and the ambiance is great.

👍👍 Wonderful area to visit and stay. I've had the opportunity to stay during the summer at a cottage and enjoyed myself.

👍 Nice lake that freezes over in the winter. It's pretty busy in the summer. Photo is of Grassy Bay in the winter.

Tranquil lake with no obvious water source, popular for angling for bass, pike & sunfish.

A variety of gamefish inhabit this tranquil, scenic lake with waterfront resorts & lodges.

👍👍 Great trail, playground and lake view. Always a pleasure to spend time with my family over here. Is has 2 BBQ spot as well which is nice.

Hiking trails around a lake dotted with islets, popular for sunset panoramas, angling & boating.

👍👍 Mud Lake is nestled in the middle of a mix of old style cottage type and estate homes as well as urban development apartments. I like the wooded areas that surrounds Mud Lake as they provide a peaceful environment to relax and breathe in nature. In the winter time it is possible to venture onto the...