Opinicon Lake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lake Opinicon |
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 Lake Opinicon
Location in Southern Ontario
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| Location | Frontenac County and United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 44°33′37″N 76°19′37″W / 44.56028°N 76.32694°W |
| Part of | Great Lakes Basin |
| Primary inflows | Rideau Canal |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 7.5 kilometres (5 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 119 metres (390 ft) |
| Settlements | Chaffey's Lock, Lake Opinicon |
Lake Opinicon is a beautiful lake located in Eastern Ontario, Canada. This shallow lake was created when Colonel John By built the famous Rideau Canal. It's also part of the huge Great Lakes Basin, which is like a giant water system.
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Water Flow in Lake Opinicon
Water flows into Lake Opinicon mainly from the Rideau Canal. This water comes from Indian Lake, passing through special gates and a lock at Chaffey's Lock. Chaffey's Lock is also a popular spot for tourists and people with cottages.
Other streams, like Loughborough Lake Creek and Rock Lake Creek, also bring water into the lake. The main way water leaves Lake Opinicon is through Davis Lock, flowing into Sand Lake. Eventually, all this water travels through the Cataraqui River and reaches Lake Ontario.
Fun Activities at the Lake
Lake Opinicon is a super popular place for fishing! Many people also have cottages here for vacations. If you visit Chaffey's Lock, you can find The Opinicon Hotel, which is a historic resort.
History of Lake Opinicon
The Queen's University Biological Station was built on the lake in 1945. This station is a place where scientists study nature. In May 2010, Sugarbush Island, which is in the lake, was made a special conservation area. This means it's protected to keep its natural beauty and wildlife safe.
Nearby Communities
- Chaffey's Lock
- Lake Opinicon
