Lake on the Mountain Provincial Park
Lake on the Mountain
A mysterious lake on a hilltop about 60 m above Lake Ontario, with cliffside views over the Bay of Quinte and the Glenora Ferry. One of the county's classic viewpoints.
Lake on the Mountain is a small lake with no obvious inflowing river, yet it holds water all year round. Its surface sits about 60 m above Bay of Quinte below the cliff. Its origin is still debated, and the local Mohawk people call it the “Lake of the Spirits.” The small provincial park is free to enter and has picnic areas and railed lookouts overlooking the Glenora Ferry as it crosses back and forth. Across the way, the terrace of the Lake on the Mountain Resort pub is a popular sunset spot. It's about 15 minutes by car from Picton.
Opening hours
May–Oct, open during the day
Nearby sights
- Glenora Ferry
- Macaulay Heritage Park
- Picton
- Little Bluff Conservation Area
- Point Petre
- Bloomfield
- Millennium Trail
- Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory