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100+ LAKES TO EXPLORE

Everything from boating to beaches! You’ll find it all here.

There’s no doubt about it, we have a lot of water in L&A. And, with so many lakes, rivers, streams and ponds, we’ve turned this valuable commodity into a recreational playground. The best part? You’re invited to come make a whole lot of waves with us!

They say you need lots of water every day.
We agree.

Featured Experience

Paddle happy

Scenic, interesting and accessible! Launch your canoe or kayak and follow one of our pre-planned paddle routes to make your paddling experience even more fun. And better yet, try them all and let us know via social media which one you enjoyed the most! All of our routes are portage free (unless the water is very low).

Featured Experience

The fish are biting

L&A is an angler's paradise. With over 100 lakes in the area, you know there’s going to be an abundance of fish! See if you can reel in a Walleye, a Smallmouth Bass or a Northern Pike. Bragging rights go to the one who hooks the biggest trophy.

Boating

We’ll supply the water, you bring the boat!

Launch from one of our public boat launches (we have more than a few!) or dock at Loyalist Cove Marina in Bath or Conservation Park in Napanee and enjoy the sights. With so many places to explore, you’re going to need more than a day!

Scuba diving

Dive down, way down and see what treasures lie below.

This part of Ontario boasts some of the best freshwater diving in the world with a high degree of visibility and ideal water temperatures. Don your gear and see if you can spot a schooner or some other abandoned treasure on the water floor.

Windsurfing and paddle boarding

Let the wind fuel your way.

As windsurfing and paddle boarding gain in popularity so does the amount you see on our area lakes. Lake Ontario is an ideal location for wind surfing with lots of space and ample wind. Tone down the adrenaline and opt for paddle boarding our lakes and rivers.

Life’s a beach

Jump in, the water is calm, clean and calling. And if you don’t have an area dock to leap off, head to one of our area beaches. Here is a list of where to go when you are in need of a beach day:

Bon Echo Provincial Park

A popular camping spot with the availability of day use passes for those who would like to come and enjoy the beach. Swimming available at Main Beach that boasts a sandy shore, a buoyed swimming area and picnic areas. Or at North or South Beach.

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Sand Beach Wetlands Conservation Area

Located on Amherst Island, this popular spot is a great place to swim and hike. Located on Amherst Island this popular spot is a great place to swim and hike.

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UEL Heritage Centre and Park

This day-use sandy beach has some history behind it. It was the exact location of a United Empire Loyalist landing way back in 1784.

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Beaver Lake

Located in the Township of Stones Mills, this local beach on Neville’s Point Road is a great place to cool off on a warm summer day.

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Centennial Park

This waterfront park is a great place to pack a picnic and spend an afternoon.

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