Charleston Lake - Ontario
N 44° 34.263 W 076° 00.078
18T E 420495 N 4935788
The largest lake in Eastern Ontario
Waymark Code: WMEWMJ
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 07/14/2012
Views: 27
Wikipedia describes Charleston Lake the following way:
"Charleston Lake is located in South Eastern Ontario, just north east of Gananoque. The lake is carved out of the Frontenac Axis, a relatively narrow extension of the Canadian Shield bedrock which dominates the landscape of Northern Ontario. The lake is the principal watershed for the Gananoque River, and boasts prime fishing locations. Charleston Lake Provincial Park is located on the shores of the lake, and offers camping, hiking, boating, fishing and interpretive sessions."
"Charleston Lake has over 100 miles of shoreline and over 100 islands with over 800 summer and permanent residences on the lake. The water surface is 26.2 km2, and the maximum depth is 91.1 m. A naturally occurring rock and tree formation shows a profile of the guardian of Charleston Lake known as Indian Head.[1] Other than Charleston Lake Provincial Park, the County Park and Sand Bay, are an excellent destination for day trips."
"In 2005 Charleston Lake was the site for re-introduction of the endangered Peregrine Falcon with The Canadian Peregrine Foundation, Ontario Power Generation and Leeds County Stewardship Council."
I recall spending many fun filled summers at Charleston Lake with perhaps the most memorable one being the first time I jumped off "Indian Head", a 75 foot plunge off a cliff resembling a native. I was scared to death, but jumped despite this. I have more recently come out to the Lake to geocache and just relax. It's a great lake for just about any recreational pursuit one can think off. I'm sure you'll love it as much as I and many other people do. The coordinates provided will take you to the bay at the marina in Charleston.
Cheers
CZ
Lake Type: Glacial lake
Coordinates location: Charleston Village Marina
Max. Length: 10.5 kilometers
Max. Width: 5.5 kilometers
Max. Depth: 91 meters
Surface area: Not listed
Parking / trail head: Not Listed
Website: Not listed
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