Top 20 Lakes in Ontario

Beaver Pond Trail

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It is a very large, fantastically beautiful park, which offers many opportunities for outdoor activities.

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Marilyn Bell Park and the Martin Goodman Trail

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Toronto has been revitalizing its waterfront and it shows! The freshly paved trail runs between the lake and this pretty little park. There are lots of new benches and Muskoka chairs under shade trees where people can relax. And the view of the lake and shoreline is lovely.

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Crawford Lake

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Crawford Lake is a unique body of water referred to as the Meromictic Lake. In a meromictic lake, the water in the lower half of the lake does not mix with the water in the upper half. This results in a condition that preserves sediments in light and dark layers at the bottom of the lake. By examining the strata, scientists can learn about changes in climate, vegetation, human habitation, and atmospheric chemistry.

Crawford Lake has garnered international attention as one of ten locations (including the Great Barrier Reef, the Baltic Sea, and the Antarctic Ice Sheet) that could be used to officially mark the end of the Holocene Epoch and the start date of the Anthropocene Epoch. This marker of change is known as the "Golden Spike".

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Evergreen Brick Works Ponds

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Urban park nested on the site of the old brick factory and pit. It was incredibly transformed into the natural habitat for many animal and plant species. Beautiful hiking and biking trails will take you around the whole area. Inside the old buildings you can find Caffe, Bike shop and rental, greenhouse and galleries.
Fun for whole family.
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Mount Pleasant Cemetery Memorial Gardens and Pond

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Mount Pleasant Cemetery Memorial Gardens and Pond is a peaceful, park-like area within Toronto’s historic Mount Pleasant Cemetery. The gardens feature winding paths, manicured lawns, and a reflective pond surrounded by mature trees and seasonal flowers. It’s a lovely place to pause and enjoy a quiet moment in the heart of the city.

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Dunks Point in Fathom Five National Marine Park

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The trail to Dunks Point is called the Burnt Point Loop. It is not clear how the trail got its name. There is no official explanation; the historical name may have originated from forest fires in the area. This is indicated in the Atlas of Bruce County from 1881.
On the historical topographical map from 1946, the place is designated as Dunks Point.
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(Visited on May 20, 2026)

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Island Lake Conservation Area

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Right in the Orangeville, small city in south Ontario, you can enjoy this beautiful park. It is man made lake created by the dam on the Credit River. Whole area is controlled and preserved by the Conservation Authorities and it is real gem. Very well maintained and enjoyable all year around.
Circle trail around the lake is 11 km but there are many smaller side trails.
In the summer you can rent kayaks and canoes. In the winter you can rent ice fishing hut and equipment. Also available in the winter are ice skating pads, on the frozen lake, that you can rent on hourly basis for $20/h.
If you are coming with the car to the main entrance there would be a fee, $6.50 per person.
You can access the park for free if you park outside and walk in through many other entrances.
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Milne Dam

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Milne Dam spans the Rouge River near the southern edge of Markham, originally built in the 1800s to power a gristmill operated by the Milne family. The current concrete-and-steel arc dam, one of the first of its kind in Canada, was constructed by Archie Milne and now serves as a flood control structure managed by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. A fishway added in 2005 allows salmon and trout to bypass the dam and reach upstream spawning grounds, restoring access to over 45 kilometres of river habitat.

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Mizzy Lake Trail

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The Mizzy Lake Trail visits nine ponds and small lakes. The area is home to moose, bear, wolf, beaver, and white-tailed deer. Part of the trail follows an abandoned railbed.

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