Silver Lake Provincial Park (Ontario)

Park Ontario park centered on Silver Lake recreation

An eastern Ontario park centered on a clear lake with sandy shores; visitors fish, swim, paddle and camp amid mixed hardwood forest and marked trails.

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Silver Lake Provincial Park (Ontario)
Silver Lake Provincial Park (Ontario), Township area near Lanark County/North Frontenac
44.8334, -76.5786
Day-use; seasonal access

How to Get to Silver Lake Provincial Park (Ontario) #

Silver Lake Provincial Park (Ontario) is accessed by local county roads-typically within an hour’s drive of nearby towns in the Lanark/Frontenac area. Follow provincial park signage; primary access is by car and parking is available at the main lot.

Tips for Visiting Silver Lake Provincial Park (Ontario) #

  • Park at the marked lot near the main trailhead to avoid long forest-road drives.
  • Expect wetlands near the lake margins-early spring can be buggy and muddy; gaiters help.
  • Bring binoculars for birding: this Silver Lake spot is good for waterfowl and warblers in migration.

Best Time to Visit Silver Lake Provincial Park (Ontario) #

Late spring through early autumn for warm-weather activities; autumn for foliage and quieter trails.

Summer
June-August · 15-25 °C
Warm days for paddling and fishing; busiest season.
Autumn
September-October · 5-15 °C
Fewer crowds and good fall colors; chilly mornings.

Weather & Climate near Silver Lake Provincial Park (Ontario) #

Climate

Silver Lake Provincial Park (Ontario)'s climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -15°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (928 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-15°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm).

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-15° -5°

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-15° -4°

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-8°

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 10°

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 23°

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 25°

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 99 mm of rain.

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-10° -2°

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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