Stony Lake (Ontario) facts for kids
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 Stony Lake
Location in Ontario
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| Location | Peterborough County, Ontario |
| Group | Kawartha lakes |
| Coordinates | 44°33′23″N 78°06′49″W / 44.55639°N 78.11361°W |
| Primary inflows | Lovesick Lake |
| Primary outflows | Katchewanooka Lake, White/Dummer Lake |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Surface area | 28 km2 (11 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Residence time | Mostly summer residences |
| Shore length1 | Granite on north & Sand/clay on south |
| Surface elevation | 234 m (768 ft) |
| Islands | Juniper Island, Horseshoe Island, Big Island, Doe Island, Rankin's Rock |
| Settlements | Lakefield, Ontario; Burleigh Falls, Ontario; Warsaw, Ontario |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Stoney Lake (also called Stony Lake) is a beautiful lake located in Peterborough County in Central Ontario, Canada. It's actually three lakes connected together: Upper Stoney Lake, Stony Lake, and Clear Lake. Together, they are all known as Stoney or Stony Lake. This lake marks the eastern end of the famous Kawartha lakes region. Many people have summer cottages here, but some families live there all year round.
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What's in a Name? The Story of Stoney Lake
Long ago, early European settlers called Stoney Lake 'Salmon Trout Lake'. But the name 'Stoney' or 'Stony' fits well because the lake has over 1,000 islands and many rocky areas. Today, Stoney Lake is a very popular spot for vacations. Many families enjoy their summer cottages here. Boaters use the Trent–Severn Waterway to explore, and people love to fish in its waters.
Where is Stoney Lake?
Stoney Lake is found in Peterborough County, about a two-hour drive northeast of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The lake stretches about 20 miles (32 km) from Young's Point, Ontario to its eastern shores. It sits about 234 metres (768 ft) above sea level and covers an area of about 28 square kilometres (11 sq mi).
Islands and Hidden Lakes
One special island in Stoney Lake is called Fairy Lake Island. What's cool about it is that it has another small lake inside it, called Fairy Lake! This smaller lake is surrounded by private land.
How Stoney Lake Was Formed
Like most lakes in Ontario, Stoney Lake was created during and after the last ice age. This means huge sheets of ice, called glaciers, moved across the land and carved out the lakebed.
The lake sits right on the edge of two important land areas in Canada. To the north, you'll find the rugged, rocky land of the Canadian Shield. To the south, the land is gentler and covered in thick forests, part of the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence Lowlands. This mix of landscapes makes the area around Stoney Lake very unique and beautiful.
A Look Back in Time: Stoney Lake's History
People have lived in the Stoney Lake area for thousands of years. You can still see amazing ancient rock carvings made by early First Nations people at Petroglyphs Provincial Park, which is at the east end of Stoney Lake.
Some historians believe that the famous explorer Samuel de Champlain traveled through these lakes and rivers in the 1600s. Later, in the 1800s, European settlers came to the area to cut down trees for wood and to farm the land. Stoney Lake became an important path for moving logs to sawmills.
The Trent-Severn Waterway
In the early 1900s, the Trent–Severn Waterway was built. This system of canals and locks made it much easier for boats to travel through the region.
Cottages and Community
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, many people from Ontario and the nearby U.S. states started buying land and building cottages on the lake. These first cottages were usually simple, one-story homes. Local settlers also found new ways to earn money by helping the cottagers with things like cutting ice, building, guiding, and fixing boats. Today, Stoney Lake is mostly used for fun activities like boating, swimming, and relaxing at cottages. Some of the biggest islands include Juniper Island and Horseshoe Island.
Stoney Lake in Pop Culture
Stoney Lake has even been featured in movies and music!
- The movie Cheaper by the Dozen 2 was filmed at a property on the lake near Burleigh Falls. You can see scenes of the lake during a water skiing part of the movie.
- The 2003 remake of the film The In-laws was also shot on Stoney Lake.
- The Canadian rock band Rush started working on their famous album Moving Pictures at Stoney Lake in August 1980.
- Country singer Ronnie Hawkins also owned a large home on the lake for many years.
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Crowes Landing on Stony Lake
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