Lake of the Woods

An area of the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Manitoba as well as the American state of Minnesota is home to the lake known as Lake of the Woods. The Lake of the Woods is more than 110 km long and wide. It receives water from minor rivers, Shoal Lake, Kakagi Lake, and the Rainy River. The lake empties into Lake Winnipeg after first draining into the Winnipeg River. In the end, it empties into Hudson Bay in the north via the Nelson River.

This enormous lake, which is dotted with more than 14,500 islands, is breathtakingly gorgeous and mostly abandoned, with the exception of a few houses in the vicinity of the town. It is simply waiting to be discovered. A mixture of white pine, jack pine, and poplar trees border the exposed ancient granite beach, which is lapped by clear seas.

The starting point for excursions is the thriving town of Kenora. A two-hour cruise around the lake aboard the MS Kenora is a fantastic way to get a feel for the lake. With catches of walleye, bass, northern pike, lake trout, and many other species, including the occasional muskie to liven things up, the lake is well known as a fantastic place to fish.

Location: Rainy River District, Ontario