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Kettle Lakes Provincial Park

Timmins, Ontario, Canada
Ranked #1 of 6 attractions in Timmins
4.0 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Parks
Owner description: As a result of glacial movement thousands of years ago, twenty self-contained lakes were formed in this park, which now offers various activities for...... more » Owner description: As a result of glacial movement thousands of years ago, twenty self-contained lakes were formed in this park, which now offers various activities for all seasons. « less
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Just ok. Generally clean, well kept. Swimming here poses issues of leaches. But for the most part a reasonable park. Nothing to drive hours and hours to the middle of nowhere for though. If you're not in the area anyways, don't bother with the trip! More

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North Bay, Ontario, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Unlike most southern provincial parks where the park rangers act like prison guards, the staff at Kettle Lakes are friendly and don't mind if you have a little sing-song around the campfire as part of the camping experience. The 21 lakes alone make it a place worth seeing and a trip worth taking! More

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Timmins, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

Have stayed there about 6 different times and had a great experience each time. Staff are very friendly and keep the park well maintained and quiet. More

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Kapuskasing, Ont. Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012

Really like how deep some of the lakes are. Pretty nice layout. Also like the fact they have a platform for diving from. When we were there it was 35C and there was a mother and 2 bear cubs. Pretty entertaining at night. More

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Timmins, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

nice spot to get away from Timmins and closeby for after work peaceful surroundings. Nice place to take the kids. Bring your own canoe. More

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Timmins, Ontario, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

Clean quiet Provincial Park Nice hiking trails. Lakes are clear and cool even in summer. Many local people use seasonally but also has good spots for one nighters More

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9 reviews 9 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

Great place for camping for the entire family or just for the day. The park hosts many informative outing. More

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Timmins, Canada
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

Things have changed in the past few years. Too many rules now. More

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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011
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Great little campground with numerous small kettle lakes, deep and cool, good for swimming, a few of the lakes even have nice beaches and grass areas for outings family gatherings etc. They have canoe rentals and I belive fishing is allowed on some of the larger lakes More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011

Pretty boring park, poor sights with shoddy upkeep but it does the trick for the Timmins faithful. Bit too close to the dump for my liking (two bear encounters in 3 visits), and not must to do outside of your site. Hope they get more guest speakers in from the MNR, listened to a great presentation from Christine White on... More

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