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Larder Lake

I missed the derby, but didn't miss the big fish in Larder Lake, Ontario. Unlike Kirkland Lake, there is actually a Larder Lake in Larder Lake. Larder Lake is a former mining town about 10 kilometres west of Virginiatown, and 20 kilometres from the Québec border.

Larder Lake

Population:	~ 700
Language:	60/40 (english/french)
Main industry:	Some limited gold mining
Famous for:	Former gold rush
Google map:	Click here
Town links:
Larder Lake Town Website
Larder Lake 100th Anniversary
Larder Lake.com

Larder Lake was first settled in 1906 after the silver boom in Cobalt pushed people further north in search of more mineral deposits. Gold was found in the Larder Lake area, creating a boomtown in the bush.

I've been to Larder twice but never really gathered much intel. There are some camping and picnic areas, a beach, and a 30 slip marina. Larder Lake also has an LCBO, a service station, a public library, a post office, a motel, and a restaurant.

Ashley emailed to let me know that there is the Raven Beach Campground run by the town, and the most northerly skill hill in Ontario (along with Timmins' Kamiskotia.) He also advised that, on the way to Larder Lake from Kirkland lake there is Fork Lake Resort, that has a campground, cabins and a beach strop. But here's the most important part: apparently, there is a really good restaurant where they serve the most excellent pie in the area - just make sure to call ahead to make sure they're open

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I'll be adding the Larder Lake profile shortly, but feel free to pre-empt me by posting your experiences in Larder Lake below.

VISITOR COMMENTS

— avanderslagt from Burlington Ontario on 2009-08-26 18:06:36

Parents immigrated from Holland to Larder Lake in 1949. Moved to Kirkland Lake in 1953. Then off to Toronto. Still make some business trips to the area and it never seems to change very much.Love it.

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