Timiskaming Lake

Lake Timiskaming, also spelled Temiskaming, is a large freshwater lake that straddles the border between Ontario and Quebec in Canada .

Here’s some information on Timiskaming Lake:

• Size:
  • Area: Almost 295 square kilometers (114 square miles)
  • Length: 110 kilometers (68 miles)
  • Mean depth: 122 meters (394 feet)
  • Maximum depth: 216 meters (709 feet)
• Location: Borders Ontario and Quebec, with the Ottawa River flowing through it.
• Origin: Lies within the Timiskaming Graben, an ancient major rift valley.
• Name: Derived from an Algonquin word meaning “at the place of the deep water.”

The lake is known for its:

• Deep waters: The name certainly reflects this as the lake reaches depths of over 200 meters in some areas.
• Fishing: Popular for species like walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike, and lake trout.
• History: Played a role in the fur trade and the development of nearby towns like Temiskaming Shores.