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Maynard Lake
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View from the Western shoreline around 7:45 AM
Maynard Lake is located in Ontario
Maynard Lake
Maynard Lake
Location in Ontario
Location Ontario
Coordinates 50°21′32″N 93°53′17″W / 50.359°N 93.888°W / 50.359; -93.888
Primary inflows English River
Primary outflows Maynard Falls
Basin countries Canada
Surface area 12.3 square miles (32 km2)
Max. depth 135 feet (41 m)
Surface elevation 1,050 feet (320 m) Above Sea Level
Islands 10 - 20

Maynard Lake is a beautiful lake found in Ontario, Canada. It's part of the English River system. This lake is quite far north, about 80 kilometres (50 mi) northeast of a town called Kenora.

Exploring Maynard Lake

Maynard Lake is a special place because it's quite remote. It's known for its clear waters and natural surroundings. The lake is fed by the English River, and its waters flow out through Maynard Falls.

Getting to Maynard Lake

Because Maynard Lake is in a remote area, it's not easy to reach by car. The main way to get there is by seaplane. These planes can land right on the water!

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Walsten Air Otter tied to the dock at Maynard

During the winter months, when the lake freezes over, it's possible to reach Maynard Lake using special logging roads and ice roads. These temporary roads are built over frozen ground and ice, allowing vehicles to travel where they normally couldn't.

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