Silver Lake (Lanark–Frontenac) facts for kids
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View of Silver Lake from Ontario Highway 7, with Silver Lake Provincial Park in the background at right
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| Location | Lanark County and Frontenac County, Ontario |
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| Type | lake |
| Part of | Ottawa River drainage basin |
| Primary inflows | Wesleys Creek |
| Primary outflows | Silver Lake Creek |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 4.1 kilometres (2.5 mi) |
| Max. width | .8 kilometres (0.50 mi) |
| Surface area | 248.98 hectares (615 acres) |
| Surface elevation | 178 metres (584 ft) |
Silver Lake (also known as French: lac Silver in French) is a beautiful lake located in Eastern Ontario, Canada. It stretches across two areas: Tay Valley in Lanark County and Central Frontenac in Frontenac County. This lake is special because it's where Silver Lake Creek begins. All the water from Silver Lake eventually flows into the Ottawa River.
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Discovering Silver Lake's Location
Silver Lake is a good-sized lake, covering about 248.98 hectares (615 acres) of water. It sits at an elevation of 178 metres (584 ft) above sea level. The lake is about 4.1 kilometres (2.5 mi) long and .8 kilometres (0.50 mi) wide.
Most of the lake, about two-thirds of it, is in Central Frontenac. The other third is in Tay Valley. A major road, Ontario Highway 7, runs along the southern edge of the lake. This highway connects to nearby small communities.
Nearby Communities
- The community of Maberly is about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) east of the lake along Highway 7.
- Zealand is another small community located northwest of the lake.
- The closest larger town is Perth, which is about 30 kilometres (19 mi) east along Highway 7.
Water Flow and Connections
Silver Lake has one main stream that flows into it, called Wesleys Creek. There are also a few smaller, unnamed streams that feed the lake.
The water leaves Silver Lake from its eastern end through Silver Lake Creek. This creek then flows into the Fall River. The Fall River then joins the Mississippi River, which eventually reaches Lac des Chats on the Ottawa River. This shows how Silver Lake is connected to a much larger water system!
Fun Things to Do at Silver Lake
Silver Lake is a great place for outdoor activities, especially at Silver Lake Provincial Park.
Silver Lake Provincial Park
This park is located at the eastern end of the lake, right where Silver Lake Creek starts. It's a popular spot for visitors and offers many things to do:
- Camping: The park has 100 campsites where you can set up your tent or park your RV.
- Swimming: There's a nice sandy beach perfect for swimming.
- Boating: You can go canoeing, and if you don't have your own, you can rent one there. There's also a boat ramp for launching other boats.
- Hiking: Enjoy walking on the trails and exploring nature.
- Fishing: It's a popular spot for fishing.
Other Recreational Spots
- Roadside Rest Area: On the south side of the lake, along Highway 7, there's a rest area. It has a small sandy beach and picnic tables, perfect for a quick stop and a meal outdoors.
- Silver Lake Wesleyan Camp: A private camp run by the Wesleyan Church is located on the north shore of the lake.
Animals and Nature at Silver Lake
Silver Lake is home to various types of fish and has interesting natural areas to explore.
Fish Species
If you enjoy fishing, you might catch some of these fish in Silver Lake:
Exploring Nature Trails
Inside Silver Lake Provincial Park, there's a short hiking trail that shows off two different natural environments:
- Marsh: Wet, grassy areas where water-loving plants and animals thrive.
- Upland Forest: Drier, higher areas with many trees.
This trail is a great way to see how these two different ecosystems meet and interact.
