Canandaigua Lake

Canandaigua Lake is one of New York State’s Finger Lakes located in Ontario County with the city of Canandaigua at its northern end. It is a popular regional destination for boating, fishing and lakeside recreation and is integrated into the local tourism and wine-producing landscape.

The lake has long-standing recreational use with marinas, public parks and seasonal events centred on the city at the north shore. It is used for a range of water activities in summer and serves as a focal point for nearby communities.

The lake’s shores include residential areas, parks and small commercial centres; the setting combines lakefront amenities with rural and vineyard landscapes common to the Finger Lakes region.

Canandaigua Lake lies in western New York’s Finger Lakes area and is reached by regional roads from larger nearby cities and towns. The city of Canandaigua provides the principal services and transport links for visitors.

• Main access and amenities: The city of Canandaigua sits at the lake's northern end and provides public access points, marinas and seasonal recreation services.
• Recreation and surroundings: The lake is a regional centre for boating, fishing and lakeside recreation and is surrounded by vineyards and small towns that form part of the Finger Lakes tourism circuit.