Alpine Village sits along the eastern shore at the north end of Pigeon Lake. This is a fair-weather anchorage only — the full fetch of the lake is open from south through west, which means any weather from those quadrants will build waves directly into your position. In settled conditions with light winds from the north or east, it offers good holding in at least 6 feet with a pleasant lakeside setting. Keep an eye on the forecast and be prepared to move if conditions shift.
| GPS Coordinates | 44.5733°N, 78.4683°W ⚠ Unverified |
| Water Body | Pigeon Lake — Alpine Village |
| Region | Kawartha Lakes |
| Mile Marker | MM 137.2 (from Veterans Skyway Bridge) |
| Depth Range | 1.8+ m 6+ ft — Waterway Guide |
| Holding Quality | Good |
| Nearest Lock | Lock 32 — Bobcaygeon (~3 km south) |
| Overnight | ⚠ Conditional |
Open and exposed from south through west. The full fetch of Pigeon Lake reaches this anchorage from those directions. Protected only when winds are from the north or east.
| Dinghy Access | ✗ No |
| Shore Access | Shore access may be possible along the Alpine Village waterfront, but this is primarily a residential community. No dedicated public dinghy landing or park identified at this location. |
| Pet Friendly | No votes yet |
Nearest provisioning: Bobcaygeon is approximately 5 km west via Big Bob Channel and Lock 32. Full provisioning available in town including groceries, fuel, hardware, and marine services.
Scenic notes: Pleasant views across the open north end of Pigeon Lake. The eastern shoreline has typical cottage country character with mixed forest and residential development. Nothing dramatic, but a calm evening here with the sun setting over the lake is enjoyable.
Pigeon Lake stretches about 27 km north to south and widens to approximately 3.2 km in the northern section where this anchorage is located. The main TSW route passes through the central part of the lake. Alpine Village is a small community on the east shore. The north end of Pigeon Lake connects via Big Bob Channel to Bobcaygeon and Lock 32.
| Lock | Name | Direction | Distance | Lift |
| #32 | Bobcaygeon | Upstream | ~3 km | 1.52 m5 ft |
| #31 | Buckhorn | Downstream | ~27 km | 3.35 m11 ft |
Approach from the main Pigeon Lake channel and favour the eastern shore. Minimum depth is 6 feet, so watch your draft in close. Holding is good in the soft bottom typical of this part of Pigeon Lake. Set your hook with enough scope to account for any afternoon wind shift — the exposure here is real. Lock 32 at Bobcaygeon is approximately 5 km to the west if you need to transit.
The main concern here is exposure. Southerly or westerly winds can build significant waves across the open lake. This is not an anchorage to ride out a blow. Monitor weather carefully and have an exit plan — Big Bob Channel toward Bobcaygeon offers shelter approximately 5 km to the west.
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