Mountain Lake (Ontario) facts for kids
Imagine a name so popular that many different lakes share it! In Ontario, Canada, 'Mountain Lake' is one of those names. It doesn't refer to just one specific lake, but to several lakes found across the province.
Why So Many 'Mountain Lakes'?
Many lakes in Ontario are called 'Mountain Lake' because they are often located near hills or mountains. It's a simple way to describe their surroundings! These lakes are spread out in different areas, or 'counties', across Ontario.
For example, there are several 'Mountain Lakes' in Algoma County, and others in Haliburton County or Thunder Bay County. Each one is a unique body of water, but they all share this common, descriptive name. To tell them apart, people often use their exact location, like their coordinates. Coordinates are like a secret code of numbers that tell you the precise spot of a place on a map!
Here are a few examples of lakes named 'Mountain Lake':
- Mountain Lake (Algoma County) 47°56′41″N 84°45′35″W / 47.94479°N 84.7596°W
- Mountain Lake (Frontenac County) 45°06′19″N 76°46′59″W / 45.105278°N 76.783056°W
- Mountain Lake (Haliburton County) 44°58′58″N 78°42′28″W / 44.982778°N 78.707778°W
- Mountain Lake (Thunder Bay County) 48°06′33″N 90°13′29″W / 48.109296°N 90.224686°W
Lakes with Similar Names
Sometimes, lakes have names that are almost 'Mountain Lake' but with a small difference. These names also help describe the lake or its area.
For instance, you might find a 'Lake on the Mountain' which is famous for being high up, or a 'Little Mountain Lake' which tells you it's smaller. These names help people know a little bit about the lake just from its name!
Here are a few examples of lakes with similar names:
- Lake on the Mountain (Prince Edward County) 44°02′05″N 77°03′35″W / 44.03473°N 77.059722°W
- Little Mountain Lake (Sudbury County) 46°08′39″N 81°21′43″W / 46.14422°N 81.36205°W
- Mount Lake (Kenora County) 50°41′43″N 91°56′01″W / 50.695278°N 91.933611°W
