Anstruther Lake is a lake in the municipality of North Kawartha, Peterborough County in Central Ontario, Canada, between the community of Apsley on Ontario Highway 28 8.5 kilometres (5.3 mi) to the east and the community of Catchacoma on County Road 507 8.5 kilometres (5.3 mi) to the west. Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park encompasses the lake, and the community of Anstruther Lake is on the southern shore. The lake flows out via Anstruther Creek, and the Mississaugua, Otonabee and Trent rivers into Lake Ontario.[1][2][3][4]
| Anstruther Lake | |
|---|---|
  Anstruther Lake Location of the lake in Southern Ontario | |
| Location | Peterborough County, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 44°44′36″N 78°12′36″W / 44.74333°N 78.21000°W[1] |
| Part of | Great Lakes Basin |
| Primary inflows | Anstruther Creek, Camp Creek |
| Primary outflows | Anstruther Creek |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Surface elevation | 299 m (981 ft) |
| Settlements | Anstruther Lake |
Cottage life
editApproximately 230 cottages have been built on the lake.[citation needed] 25 town houses were recently built at The Landing marina.[citation needed] Fishing is reportedly good, though not as good as the uninhabited lakes upstream.[citation needed] The Anstruther Lake Cottager's Association hosts an annual regatta (Civic Holiday) and corn roast (Labour Day).[5] There is a marina is on the lake to provide gas, boat services and necessities.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b "Anstruther Lake". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2010-06-30.
- ^ "CLAIMaps IV". Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines. 2016. Retrieved 2018-07-11.
- ^ Map 5 (PDF) (Map). 1 : 700,000. Official road map of Ontario. Ministry of Transportation of Ontario. 2010-01-01. Retrieved 2018-07-11.
- ^ Restructured municipalities - Ontario map #5 (Map). Restructuring Maps of Ontario. Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. 2006. Retrieved 2018-07-11.
- ^ "News". Anstruther Lake Cottagers' Association. Archived from the original on 2018-07-12. Retrieved 2018-07-11.
- ^ "Anstruther Marina". Retrieved 2018-07-11.