Canal Lake is the staging anchorage before the Lake Simcoe crossing. With 10-11 feet of depth in the main area, it provides a good overnight stop while you assess weather conditions for the open-water crossing ahead.
Stay in charted 10-11 feet. The eastern section has long, strong, thick weeds.
| GPS Coordinates | 44.575°N, 78.952°W ⚠ Unverified |
| Water Body | Canal Lake |
| Region | Kawarthas |
| Mile Marker | Near Lock 36 (from Veterans Skyway Bridge) |
| Depth Range | 3.0–3.4 m 10–11 ft — TSWIDB |
| Bottom Type | Mud/weedy |
| Holding Quality | Good |
| Nearest Lock | Lock 36 — Kirkfield Lift Lock (~3 km) |
| Overnight | ✓ Overnight OK |
Good staging anchorage before Lake Simcoe crossing. Stay in charted 10-11 ft. Eastern section has long, strong, thick weeds.
| Dinghy Access | ✗ No |
| Pet Friendly | No votes yet |
This is your weather-check anchorage. Lake Simcoe is open water that demands respect — use Canal Lake to wait for your window. The weeds in the eastern section are formidable, so stay in the western area.
Long, strong, thick weeds in eastern section. CRITICAL: Channel markers REVERSE SIDES at Kirkfield. Red/green swap for northbound traffic.
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