Lake Simcoe, Ontario
Lake Simcoe is one of the closest resort destinations north of Toronto.
Lake Simcoe is considered to be the fourth largest lake in the province
and one of the worlds largest fresh water lakes that freezes completely
in the winter. Lake Simcoe has been designated by many as the "Ice
Fishing Capital" of Ontario. York Region
and Durham Region border Lake Simcoe to the South and East. Barrie
and Orillia are the two major cities in Simcoe
County on the west and north east of Lake Simcoe. Renamed by John Graves
Simcoe, from Lake Toronto and as the original fur traders name of Lac
aux Claies, the "lake of weirs", after the many fishing weirs
at the narrows in Orillia. Lake Simcoe today is still considered to be
a significant part of Ontario cottage country and the gateway to the Trent-Severn
Historic Waterway.
Discover Ontario in
and around Lake Simcoe with a Fall Colour Road Trip
A road trip around Lake Simcoe including Barrie and Orillia,
provides seveval options and with side trips including spectacular fall
colour maple sugar bush areas in Simoce County such as Horseshoe Valley
Wasaga Beach, Elmvale and Miniesing with recommended events,festivals
and fall fairs.
Fishing Lake Simcoe
The new Ministry of Natural Resources Fisheries Management Plan indicates
that Lake Simcoe is the largest lakes in Zone 16 (Southern Ontario). Lake
Simcoe is the largest lake within the zone and the lake trout, lake whitefish,
smallmouth bass and yellow perch fishery is extremely popular. Find out
more fishing information on Lake
Simcoe Zone 16.
A new bass record was set during the 2006 Crackle Cup with a weigh in
of more than 29 pounds. See
Crackle Cup news.
Places to visit along Lake Simcoe:
Towns to visit along Lake Simcoe:
Ontario Parks
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 Ron
Baird, Spirit Catcher, 1986, Corten Steel, 21.3 metres (65ft).
Canada's
little Venice
Ottawa Citizen - Ontario, Canada
It's not that the boat and its occupants are particularly noisy as they
head to Lake Simcoe at 7:30 am, but the low growl of the vessel's engine
is enough ...
Summer Fun North on Lake Simcoe
Enjoy summer
getaways and day trips to the fresh cool waters of Lake Simcoe! Give
us My Lake Simcoe comments on the Blog
Discover
Ontario Car Rally
By Rita Moore
Brechin is on the east side of Lake Simcoe,
just north of Beaverton on Highway 12. Full details are on the flyer,
now online at http://www.rallysport
.on.ca/index.php Or contact the organizers, Tim and Steven Laye, at
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Barrie Go Train To and from Toronto:
Like many Toronto residents, the thought of starting your weekend
North of Toronto was avoided as many did not want to drive Highway 400
north. There is good news. Now with the Go
Train going to Barrie, you can leave Friday afternoon from downtown
Toronto, and return Monday morning. This will be of benefit to those who
like to enjoy the Ontario winter outdoors,
but don't like the drive. Arrive relaxed for your skiing, snow tubing,
ice fishing or romantic weekend away. See Barrie
Area Accommodation.
Province
praised for Lake Simcoe plans
Innisfil Scope - Innisfil,Ontario,Canada
By Chris Simon Local environmental groups have praised the Ontario
government's latest steps towards the clean-up of Lake Simcoe ......which
in turn will improve water quality throughout the Trent Severn and Georgian
Bay ...
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