Vermilion Lake (Sudbury) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Vermilion Lake |
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 Vermilion Lake
Location in Ontario
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| Location | Sudbury, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 46°31′N 81°25′W / 46.52°N 81.41°W |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Surface area | 11.266 km2 (4.350 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 12 m (39 ft) |
Vermilion Lake is a lake located in Greater Sudbury, Ontario. It's about 33 kilometers (20 miles) west of the city center. The main river flowing into and out of the lake is the Vermilion River. A smaller stream, Cameron Creek, also flows into Vermilion Lake. This creek connects Vermilion Lake with Cameron Lake. It's quite shallow, sometimes only a few inches deep, and has small rapids, making it only suitable for canoes.
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Getting to Vermilion Lake
The main road to reach homes and fun spots around the lake is Vermilion Lake Road. This road is close to the neighborhood of Chelmsford. In 2007, the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) voted Vermilion Lake Road as the worst road in Ontario.
Living by the Lake
About 300 families call Vermilion Lake home. The city provides some basic services. For example, fire hydrant service stops a few kilometers from Highway 144. Most homes have their own fresh water supply from drilled wells. Some of these wells can be as deep as 400 feet (122 meters). Each home also has its own private septic system for waste water.
City Services for Residents
- Garbage and recycling are picked up weekly by the city.
- Mail is delivered to most homes at the end of their driveways.
- Volunteer firefighters help keep the area safe. One fire hall serves the lake area. The Dowling fire hall also helps with fire calls.
- Since there are no hydrants, firefighters get water from the lake or bring it in by tanker trucks.
- Ambulance service comes from the City of Greater Sudbury. The closest ambulance is in Chelmsford. A paramedic who can respond quickly is in Levack.
- There is a special landing pad for air ambulances at Vermilion Lake Park.
- Police patrols for the area start from Azilda.
Fun Activities at Vermilion Lake
Many families love the "lake life" here. In the summer, many homes have docks. Fishing and swimming are very popular activities. Many groups travel up the Vermilion River to sandy areas for swimming.
Winter Fun
In winter, many ice huts appear on the lake. People from nearby towns and lake residents use these huts to fish comfortably. Most properties around the lake are quite large, often more than one acre.
Snowmobiling and Trails
Vermilion Lake is also a great place for outdoor fun. The "D" Trail, which is part of the OFSC (Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs) trail system, runs along the south shore. You can get to this trail from the lake through an old mining site.
How Vermilion Lake Was Formed
Vermilion Lake was created a long time ago by a logging company. This company, now known as Domtar, built a dam on the Vermilion River. The dam stopped the water flow, which flooded the area and formed the lake. The logging company used the lake to float timber to a collection station. Today, logging no longer happens near the lake.
