Lake Rosseau
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Lake Rosseau is located in Ontario
about 200 kilometers north of Toronto. The lake
is surrounded by many cottage
s, some dating back to the late 19th century. The south end of the lake is in the Township of Muskoka Lakes
, and the north end is in Seguin Township
. Lake Rosseau is connected to Lake Joseph
through the narrows at Port Sandfield and the Joseph River. The lake is also connected to Lake Muskoka
by the Indian River
and the lock system at Port Carling
. The village of Rosseau is a charming hamlet at the northern tip of Lake Rosseau and location of one of the original Ontario summer resorts which brought exposure to the area and its beauty. Pratts Point and Rosseau House were well known and although the hotel was destroyed long ago, the vista and scenery remain. Lake Rosseau is home to Windermere House
, a popular vacation resort. Many famous people also have cottages on this lake, such as the late Ted Rogers
, Steve Yzerman
, and Martin Short
. President of the United States, Woodrow Wilson
(1913–1921), frequently holidayed on Lake Rosseau. He eventually bought Formosa Island. There is a curious story that in 1914 he signed the register of the Bala Bay Inn after the outbreak of World War I; however, there is no official record of the president being in Canada at that time.
and Muskoka
and many smaller surrounding lakes.The north end is represented by the LRNA, The Lake Rosseau North Association.
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
about 200 kilometers north of Toronto. The lake
Lake
A lake is a body of relatively still fresh or salt water of considerable size, localized in a basin, that is surrounded by land. Lakes are inland and not part of the ocean and therefore are distinct from lagoons, and are larger and deeper than ponds. Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams,...
is surrounded by many cottage
Cottage
__toc__In modern usage, a cottage is usually a modest, often cozy dwelling, typically in a rural or semi-rural location. However there are cottage-style dwellings in cities, and in places such as Canada the term exists with no connotations of size at all...
s, some dating back to the late 19th century. The south end of the lake is in the Township of Muskoka Lakes
Muskoka Lakes, Ontario
The Township of Muskoka Lakes is an area municipality of the District Municipality of Muskoka, Ontario. It has a year-round population of 6,467 and a summer population of 34,000.-History and government:...
, and the north end is in Seguin Township
Seguin, Ontario
Seguin is a township in central Ontario, Canada, in the District of Parry Sound. The township was incorporated on January 1, 1998, by amalgamating the former townships of Humphrey, Foley, Christie, and the western half of Monteith with the village of Rosseau....
. Lake Rosseau is connected to Lake Joseph
Lake Joseph
Lake Joseph is located in Seguin Township, Ontario. The lake is surrounded by many cottages. Lake Joseph is connected to Lake Rosseau through the narrows at Port Sandfield and the Joseph River.-Lake Front Resident Advocacy Group:...
through the narrows at Port Sandfield and the Joseph River. The lake is also connected to Lake Muskoka
Lake Muskoka
Lake Muskoka is located between Port Carling and Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada. The lake is surrounded by many cottages. The lake is primarily in the Township of Muskoka Lakes, with the southeast corner in the Town of Gravenhurst. The Town of Bala, Ontario is located on the southwest shores of the...
by the Indian River
Indian River (Ontario)
There are five rivers named Indian River in Ontario, Canada:* The Indian River in the Kawartha Lakes/Peterborough region flows from Stoney Lake into Rice Lake...
and the lock system at Port Carling
Port Carling, Ontario
Port Carling is an unincorporated community in the Township of Muskoka Lakes in the Canadian province of Ontario.It has been the municipal seat of the township since 1971...
. The village of Rosseau is a charming hamlet at the northern tip of Lake Rosseau and location of one of the original Ontario summer resorts which brought exposure to the area and its beauty. Pratts Point and Rosseau House were well known and although the hotel was destroyed long ago, the vista and scenery remain. Lake Rosseau is home to Windermere House
Windermere House
The Windermere House is a historic hotel and resort located in Windermere, Ontario in the Muskoka region. It is known as The Lady of the Lakes. It was built in 1870 in Victorian style, originally as a boarding house, and overlooks Lake Rosseau....
, a popular vacation resort. Many famous people also have cottages on this lake, such as the late Ted Rogers
Ted Rogers
Ted Rogers was a fast-talking English comedian and light entertainer who started his career as a Redcoat entertainer and is best remembered as the only host in the original series of the Yorkshire Television gameshow 3-2-1....
, Steve Yzerman
Steve Yzerman
Stephen Gregory "Steve" Yzerman is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player and current general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League...
, and Martin Short
Martin Short
Martin Hayter Short, CM is a Canadian actor, comedian, writer, singer and producer. He is best-known for his comedy work, particularly on the TV programs SCTV and Saturday Night Live...
. President of the United States, Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Thomas Woodrow Wilson was the 28th President of the United States, from 1913 to 1921. A leader of the Progressive Movement, he served as President of Princeton University from 1902 to 1910, and then as the Governor of New Jersey from 1911 to 1913...
(1913–1921), frequently holidayed on Lake Rosseau. He eventually bought Formosa Island. There is a curious story that in 1914 he signed the register of the Bala Bay Inn after the outbreak of World War I; however, there is no official record of the president being in Canada at that time.
Communities
Communities on Lake Rosseau include Port Carling, Minett, Windermere, and Rosseau.Lake Front Resident Advocacy Group
There are many community groups based on Lake Rosseau. The largest of these is the Muskoka Lakes Association. The MLA was founded in 1894 to represent the interests of lakeshore residents on Lakes Rosseau, JosephLake Joseph
Lake Joseph is located in Seguin Township, Ontario. The lake is surrounded by many cottages. Lake Joseph is connected to Lake Rosseau through the narrows at Port Sandfield and the Joseph River.-Lake Front Resident Advocacy Group:...
and Muskoka
Lake Muskoka
Lake Muskoka is located between Port Carling and Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada. The lake is surrounded by many cottages. The lake is primarily in the Township of Muskoka Lakes, with the southeast corner in the Town of Gravenhurst. The Town of Bala, Ontario is located on the southwest shores of the...
and many smaller surrounding lakes.The north end is represented by the LRNA, The Lake Rosseau North Association.