Highlight • Lake
Halfway Lake
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AaronLavanchy
March 17, 2026
Halfway Lake sits at the heart of Halfway Lake Provincial Park and is known for its clear, calm waters—ideal for canoeing, kayaking, and swimming during the warmer months. The lake features a rocky shoreline and is surrounded by dense Canadian Shield forest.
Hubert Trapp
August 17, 2026
Hiking
Halfway Lake is located on Highway 144, about 70 kilometers north of Sudbury. Nestled in the boreal coniferous forests of the Canadian Shield, the lake offers sandy beaches, opportunities for swimming, camping, paddling, and hiking on the trails in Halfway Lake Provincial Park.
ontarioparks.ca/park/halfwaylake
Halfway Lake got its name in the early 1900s because it was halfway between a logging camp and the railway line for transporting timber.
(Visit on June 5, 2026)
ontarioparks.ca/park/halfwaylake
Halfway Lake got its name in the early 1900s because it was halfway between a logging camp and the railway line for transporting timber.
(Visit on June 5, 2026)
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Best routes near Halfway Lake
5.0
(1)
4
hikers
14.9km
03:59
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
Moderate
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Elevation 410 m
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Sunday 8 November
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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.