Red Cedar Lake, Reservoir in Nipissing District, Ontario, Canada
Red Cedar Lake is a reservoir in Nipissing District, northeastern Ontario, Canada, fed and drained by the Temagami River. Its shores are lined with forests and wetlands, and the open water stretches wide in every direction.
The lake was created by damming water to support the logging industry, when logs were floated through local waterways to reach sawmills. Over time, its use shifted to hydroelectric power generation, which is still its main function today.
The area around the lake is mostly natural and has no major facilities, so visitors should come prepared with their own supplies. A boat launch is available, and the warmer months offer the best conditions for fishing and paddling.
The lake's French name, lac des Cèdres, points to the cedar trees that once lined its shores more densely than they do today. The water level visibly changes through the year depending on the needs of the power stations, which shifts the shoreline and exposes different stretches of bank.
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