Lake Muskoka

Lake Muskoka
Lake Muskoka is located in Ontario
Lake Muskoka
Lake Muskoka
LocationOntario
Coordinates45°02′N 79°27′W / 45.033°N 79.450°W / 45.033; -79.450
Primary inflowsMuskoka River, Indian River
Primary outflowsMoon River
Basin countriesCanada
Surface area120 km2 (46 sq mi)
Surface elevation225 m (738 ft)
SettlementsMuskoka Lakes, Gravenhurst, Bala

Lake Muskoka is located between Port Carling and Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada. The lake is surrounded by many cottages. The lake is primarily within the boundary of the Township of Muskoka Lakes, the southeast corner is within the boundary of the Town of Gravenhurst and another small portion around the mouth of the Muskoka River is within the boundary of the Town of Bracebridge. The town of Bala is located on the southwest shores of the lake, where the Moon River starts. Lake Muskoka is connected to Lake Rosseau through the Indian River and lock system at Port Carling. The lake is mainly fed by the Muskoka River, Lake Joseph and Lake Rosseau.