Sharbot Lake (Ontario) facts for kids
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 Sharbot Lake
Location in Southern Ontario
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| Location | Frontenac County, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 44°46′03″N 76°41′36″W / 44.76750°N 76.69333°W |
| Type | Lake |
| Part of | Saint Lawrence River drainage basin |
| Primary outflows | Fall River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 9.5 kilometres (5.9 mi) |
| Max. width | 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 195 metres (640 ft) |
| Settlements | Sharbot Lake |
Sharbot Lake is a beautiful lake located in Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada. It's part of a big water system called the Saint Lawrence River drainage basin. This means its water eventually flows into the Saint Lawrence River. The small town of Sharbot Lake is right on the north side of the lake.
The main river flowing out of Sharbot Lake is the Fall River. It starts at the northeast side of the lake. This river then flows into the Mississippi River, which later joins the Ottawa River. Finally, the Ottawa River carries the water all the way to the Saint Lawrence River.
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Exploring Sharbot Lake
Sharbot Lake is a great place for outdoor activities. You can find Sharbot Lake Provincial Park partly on the northwest shore of the lake. However, most of the park actually surrounds a nearby lake called Black Lake.
Roads and Trails Near the Lake
You can easily reach Sharbot Lake by road. Ontario Highway 7 runs along the northwest side of the lake. Another road, County Road 38 (which used to be Ontario Highway 38), crosses the lake right where the town of Sharbot Lake is located.
Right at this same crossing point, you'll find the K&P Rail Trail. This trail is part of the larger Trans Canada Trail system. It used to be a railway line for the Kingston and Pembroke Railway. Now, it's a popular path for walking, biking, and exploring.
How Sharbot Lake Got Its Name
The lake is named after a First Nations Chief. His name was Francis Chabot. He was a Mohawk man, and his wife was from the Algonquin nation.
Rivers Flowing Into the Lake
Several smaller streams and rivers flow into Sharbot Lake. These are called tributaries. They help keep the lake full of fresh water.
- Sucker Harbour Creek
- Sharbot Creek
