Canal Lake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Canal Lake |
|
|---|---|
| Lua error in Module:Location_map at line 416: Malformed coordinates value. | |
| Location | Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada |
| Coordinates | Lua error in Module:Coordinates at line 614: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). |
| Primary inflows | Talbot River |
| Primary outflows | Talbot River |
| Max. length | 8.4 km (5.2 mi) |
| Max. width | 2.6 km (1.6 mi) |
| Surface area | 8.64 km2 (2,136 acres) |
| Average depth | 1.35 to 4.57 m (4.44 to 15 ft) |
| Max. depth | 4.6 m (15 ft) |
Canal Lake is a beautiful lake located in Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada. It is shaped like a triangle. The lake is about 8.4 kilometers long and 2.6 kilometers wide. It covers an area of about 8.6 square kilometers. The depth of the lake ranges from 1.35 meters to 4.6 meters. Canal Lake is a medium-sized lake with many different places to fish.
This lake is the most north-western of the Kawartha Lakes. It sits between the towns of Kirkfield and Bolsover. The Talbot River flows into and out of Canal Lake. This river also connects Canal Lake to Mitchell Lake and Balsam Lake to the east. Canal Lake is an important part of the Trent–Severn Waterway. It is found between Lock #37 Bolsover and Lock #36 Kirkfield Lift Lock.
The water levels in Canal Lake are carefully managed. In the winter, the lake's water level is lowered by about 0.9 meters. This helps with shoreline maintenance. The water levels are then raised again in the spring.
Some towns close to Canal Lake include Beaverton, Fenelon Falls, Lindsay, and Bobcaygeon.
Historic Sites to Explore
The "Hole in the Wall" Bridge
There is a special bridge near Canal Lake called the "Hole in the Wall" bridge. It is also known as the Canal Lake Concrete Arch Bridge. This bridge was built a long time ago, in 1905. The Canadian government's Department of Railways and Canals designed it.
You can find this bridge on Centennial Park Road. It is on the southwest side of the Trent Severn Waterway bridge. This is just northeast of Bolsover. In 1988, the "Hole in the Wall" bridge was named a National Historic Site of Canada. This means it is a very important historical place in Canada.
Fishing in Canal Lake
Canal Lake is a great spot for fishing! You can find many different kinds of fish here. Some of the popular fish include largemouth bass. You might also catch pike and muskellunge (often called muskie). There are also lots of smaller fish, known as panfish.
