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Lake · Picton, Ontario
Lake on the Mountain Provincial Park
A lake on top of a hill near Glenora, about 60 meters above Lake Ontario, with a viewpoint over the Bay of Quinte and the Glenora ferry.
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About Lake on the Mountain Provincial Park
The Lake on the Mountain sits atop a hill on the east shore of Prince Edward County, near the village of Glenora. The lake’s water is about 60 meters above Lake Ontario, which lies just below across the road.
The lake’s origin puzzled locals and scientists for a long time because there is no visible river feeding it. The Mohawks told stories about it, and early settlers believed it had no bottom. Today the most accepted explanation is that it is fed by underground springs, and geologists debate whether the basin formed by rock dissolution or other processes.
The provincial park is small, with a lawn, picnic tables and a viewpoint over Adolphus Bay and Glenora’s harbour, where the ferry to Adolphustown runs.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 30 minutes to an hour.
Best time
May to October, on a clear day. The sunset over the bay is very popular.
How to get there
Via County Road 7, about 10 km east of Picton, near the Glenora ferry.
Tip
Combine with the short Glenora ferry crossing, which usually doesn’t require a reservation, on the way to Kingston.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Lake on the Mountain Provincial Park
How much higher is Lake on the Mountain compared with Lake Ontario?
About 60 meters higher.
Where does the water of Lake on the Mountain come from?
From underground springs, according to the most widely accepted explanation.
Where is Lake on the Mountain located?
Near Glenora, about 10 km from Picton.