Kirkland Lake

Canada

Kirkland Lake is a town and municipality located in Timiskaming District in Northeastern Ontario, Canada. The 2016 population, according to Statistics Canada, was 7,981.

Kirkland Lake was founded as a mining town, and there is still a gold mine in town with the rest of the town supporting the mine.

  • Esker Lakes Provincial Park, Highway 672, +1 705-568-7677 (summer), +1 705-272-7107 (winter). Open Victoria Day weekend to Labour Day.
  • Heritage North, 400 Government Rd W, +1 705-568-4420. M-F 8:30AM-4:30PM, "Evenings & Weekends By Appointment". A meeting venue with "an extensive collection of historical artifacts, photographs, literature and hockey memorabilia" on display
  • Kirkland Lake Miners' Memorial, 175 Government Rd W. Roadside attraction
  • Museum of Northern History at the Sir Harry Oakes Chateau, 2 Chateau Dr. Winter: Tu-F 12PM-5PM, Sa 12PM-4PM; Summer: Tu-F 10AM-5PM, Sa 12PM-4PM. The museum's permanent exhibits highlight northeastern Ontario's geography, history, culture, and economy. Adult $6, Senior (55+) or Student (5-17) $4, Under 5 Free, family of 4 $15.

Esker Lakes Provincial Park, Highway 672, +1 705-568-7677 (summer), +1 705-272-7107 (winter). Open Victoria Day weekend to Labour Day.

Heritage North, 400 Government Rd W, +1 705-568-4420. M-F 8:30AM-4:30PM, "Evenings & Weekends By Appointment". A meeting venue with "an extensive collection of historical artifacts, photographs, literature and hockey memorabilia" on display

Kirkland Lake Miners' Memorial, 175 Government Rd W. Roadside attraction

Museum of Northern History at the Sir Harry Oakes Chateau, 2 Chateau Dr. Winter: Tu-F 12PM-5PM, Sa 12PM-4PM; Summer: Tu-F 10AM-5PM, Sa 12PM-4PM. The museum's permanent exhibits highlight northeastern Ontario's geography, history, culture, and economy. Adult $6, Senior (55+) or Student (5-17) $4, Under 5 Free, family of 4 $15.

  • The Dish Cafe, 77 Government Rd West Unit 2, +1 705-462-3200. Tu-Th 5PM-8PM, F-Sa 5PM-9PM. The menu changes constantly, and features fresh seasonal ingredients. "Reservations are recommended!" Local art is on display in the restaurant's gallery.
  • Mama's Corner Restaurant, 5 Duncan Ave South, +1 705-568-6262. M-Sa 3PM-9PM. Pizza and Italian-style entrees.
  • Plum Blossom Bakery Cafe, 59 Kirkland St W, +1 705-462-2246.

The Dish Cafe, 77 Government Rd West Unit 2, +1 705-462-3200. Tu-Th 5PM-8PM, F-Sa 5PM-9PM. The menu changes constantly, and features fresh seasonal ingredients. "Reservations are recommended!" Local art is on display in the restaurant's gallery.

Mama's Corner Restaurant, 5 Duncan Ave South, +1 705-568-6262. M-Sa 3PM-9PM. Pizza and Italian-style entrees.

Plum Blossom Bakery Cafe, 59 Kirkland St W, +1 705-462-2246.

  • The Franklin, 60 Government Rd W, +1 705-462-2424. M-Sa 4:30PM-2AM. Sports bar.

The Franklin, 60 Government Rd W, +1 705-462-2424. M-Sa 4:30PM-2AM. Sports bar.

Kenogami Lake is just north of the junction of Highways 11 and 66 - if you're approaching Kirkland Lake from the east, you're passing through Kenogami Lake.

  • MacPherson's General Store, 5411 Highway 11, Kenogami Lake, +1 705-642-3138. M-Sa 8AM-9PM, Su 9AM-8PM. A typical Northern Ontario general store, with a gift shop, a gas pump, and (from May to October) a restaurant.

MacPherson's General Store, 5411 Highway 11, Kenogami Lake, +1 705-642-3138. M-Sa 8AM-9PM, Su 9AM-8PM. A typical Northern Ontario general store, with a gift shop, a gas pump, and (from May to October) a restaurant.