Mazinaw Lake

The next position on the list of the most beautiful lakes in Ontario is Mazinaw Lake. About an hour and a half north of Kingston, in Bon Echo Provincial Park, is where you'll find Mazinaw Lake. The spectacular Mazinaw Rock, which is located on this beautiful lake's eastern shoreline and stands 100 meters tall, is its most famous feature. More than 250 pictographs can be found along the base of this magnificent rock face.

The lake is especially distinctive since a peninsula nearly splits it in half. This feature guarantees that at least a portion of the lake is quiet in the event of a north or south breeze. Because of this, the lake is ideal for water sports like canoeing and kayaking.

Easy access to the lake is provided by two sandy beaches, but beware—even in the height of summer, the water in this deep lake can be frigid. A good chance to wet a line and try your luck for walleye, northern pike, lake trout, and smallmouth and largemouth bass is offered by the lake.

One of the nicest in the province, Bon Echo's campground is located a short distance from the lake. Beautiful campsites are tucked away among towering red and white pines.

Location: Addington Highlands, Ontario