Lake Rosseau facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lake Rosseau
Lake Rosseau to the east (right) of Lake Joseph
Lake Rosseau Location in Ontario
Location	Muskoka, Ontario
Coordinates	45°10′N 79°36′W / 45.167°N 79.600°W / 45.167; -79.600
Primary outflows	Indian River
Basin countries	Canada
Max. length	18 km (11 mi)
Max. width	8.5 km (5.3 mi)
Surface elevation	227 m (745 ft)
Islands	Tobin; 60+ smaller
Settlements	Port Carling, Minett, Windermere, and Rosseau

Lake Rosseau is located in Ontario, Canada, about 200 km (120 mi) north of Toronto. The lake is surrounded by many cottages, some dating back to the late 19th century. The south end of the lake is in the Township of Muskoka Lakes, and the north end is in Seguin Township. Lake Rosseau is connected to Lake Joseph through the narrows at Port Sandfield and the Joseph River. The lake is also connected to Lake Muskoka by the Indian River and the lock system at Port Carling. The village of Rosseau is located at the northern tip of Lake Rosseau and is the location of one of the original Ontario summer resorts which brought exposure to the area. Pratts Point and Rosseau House were well known and although the hotel was destroyed long ago, the vista and scenery remain. Windermere House is a resort located at Lake Rosseau. Many notable people have owned cottages on the lake, including Steve Yzerman, Martin Short, Ted Rogers, Goldie Hawn and William Eli Sanford. The President of the United States, Woodrow Wilson (1913–1921), frequently holidayed on Lake Rosseau, and eventually bought Formosa Island. There is a curious story that in 1914 he signed the register of the Bala Bay Inn after the outbreak of World War I; however, there is no official record of the president being in Canada at that time.

Communities

Communities on Lake Rosseau include Port Carling, Minett, Windermere, Rosseau and Port Sandfield.

Community organizations

There are many community groups based on Lake Rosseau. The largest of these is the Muskoka Lakes Association.