Long Lake (Ontario) facts for kids

There are 65 lakes known as Long Lake in Ontario, Canada. This might sound confusing, but it's a very common name for lakes that are shaped long and narrow. Imagine a long, skinny body of water – that's often how these lakes look! You can find these "Long Lakes" all across Ontario, from the northern wilderness to the southern parts of the province. Each one is a unique natural spot.

Discovering Ontario's Long Lakes

Ontario is a huge province, and many of its beautiful lakes share the name "Long Lake." This section will help you explore where some of these lakes are located.

Algoma District

The Algoma District is in central Ontario. It's known for its vast forests and many lakes. Here are some of the "Long Lakes" you can find there:

• Long Lake (Varley Township, Ontario)
• Long Lake (Albanel Township, Ontario)
• Long Lake (North Shore, Ontario)
• Long Lake (Fontaine Township, Ontario)
• Long Lake (Sampson Township, Ontario)
• Long Lake (Bruyere Township, Ontario)
• Long Lake (Common Township, Ontario)
• Long Lake (Huron Shores, Ontario)

Cochrane District

The Cochrane District is located in northeastern Ontario. It's a large area with many natural features.

• Long Lake (Timmins)
• Long Lake (Potter Township, Ontario)

Frontenac County

Frontenac County is in southeastern Ontario. It's a popular area for cottages and outdoor activities.

• Long Lake (South Frontenac, Ontario)
• Long Lake (Central Frontenac, Ontario)

Haliburton County

Haliburton County is famous for its beautiful lakes and forests. It's a favorite spot for vacations.

• Long Lake (Highlands East, Ontario)
• Long Lake (Dysart et al, Ontario)

Kenora District

The Kenora District is in northwestern Ontario. It's known for its rugged wilderness and many lakes.

• Long Lake (Pelican Township, Ontario)
• Long Lake (Machin, Ontario)
• Long Lake (Kamungish River)
• Long Lake (Redvers Township, Ontario)
• Long Lake (Wabigoon River)

Manitoulin District

Manitoulin District includes Manitoulin Island, the largest freshwater island in the world.

• Long Lake (Central Manitoulin, Ontario)
• Long Lake (Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands, Ontario)

Muskoka District

Muskoka is a well-known region in central Ontario, famous for its stunning lakes and resorts.

• Long Lake (Bracebridge, Ontario)
• Long Lake (Wood Township, Ontario) (Muskoka Lakes)
• Long Lake (Cardwell Township, Ontario) (Muskoka Lakes)
• Long Lake (Bala, Ontario) (Muskoka Lakes)

Nipissing District

The Nipissing District is in northeastern Ontario, home to Lake Nipissing.

• Long Lake (Kearney, Nipissing District, Ontario)
• Long Lake (East Ferris, Ontario)
• Long Lake (Calvin, Ontario)

Parry Sound District

Parry Sound District is another beautiful area in central Ontario, known for its Georgian Bay coastline.

• Long Lake (Humphrey Township, Ontario) (Seguin)
• Long Lake (Kearney, Parry Sound District, Ontario)
• Long Lake (Joly, Ontario)
• Long Lake (East Mills Township, Ontario)
• Long Lake (Wilson Township, Ontario)
• Long Lake (Nipissing, Ontario)
• Long Lake (The Archipelago, Ontario)
• Long Lake (Foley Township, Ontario) (Seguin)

Peterborough County

Peterborough County is in central Ontario, part of the Kawarthas region.

• Long Lake (Douro-Dummer, Ontario)
• Long Lake (Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, Ontario)
• Long Lake (North Kawartha, Ontario)

Rainy River District

The Rainy River District is in the far west of Ontario, bordering the United States.

• Long Lake (Rainy River District, Ontario)

Renfrew County

Renfrew County is in eastern Ontario, known for its Ottawa Valley landscape.

• Long Lake (Laurentian Valley, Ontario)
• Long Lake (Greater Madawaska, Ontario)
• Long Lake (Wylie Township, Ontario) (Laurentian Hills)
• Long Lake (Rolph Township, Ontario) (Laurentian Hills)

Sudbury District

The Sudbury District is a large area in northeastern Ontario, including the city of Greater Sudbury.

• Long Lake (Sables-Spanish Rivers, Ontario)
• Long Lake (Sudbury, Ontario) (Greater Sudbury)
• Long Lake (Ermatinger Township, Ontario)
• Long Lake (Capreol, Ontario) (Greater Sudbury)
• Long Lake (Kelly Township, Ontario)
• Long Lake (Turner Township, Ontario)

Timiskaming District

Timiskaming District is in northeastern Ontario, known for its mining history.

• Long Lake (Sharpe Township, Ontario)
• Long Lake (Lorrain Township, Ontario)
• Long Lake (Milner Township, Ontario)
• Long Lake (Lebel Township, Ontario)

Thunder Bay District

The Thunder Bay District is a huge area in northwestern Ontario, home to the city of Thunder Bay.

• Long Lake (Saganagons Lake)
• Long Lake (Laberge Township, Ontario)
• Long Lake (Kashabowie, Ontario)
• Long Lake (Terrace Bay, Ontario)
• Long Lake (Shuniah, Ontario)
• Long Lake (Athelstane Lake)
• Long Lake (Thunder Bay District) (Longlac)

Southern Ontario

Beyond the specific districts, several "Long Lakes" are found in other parts of Southern Ontario.

• Long Lake (Lanark County)
• Long Lake (Simcoe County)
• Long Lake (Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario)
• Long Lake (Kawartha Lakes)
• Long Lake (Hastings County)