Kennisis Lake
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| Location | Haliburton Highlands, Ontario |
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| Lake type | Cold Water Glacial Lake |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Surface area | 1,47 ha |
| Average depth | 24 m |
| Max. depth | 68 m |
| Water volume | 0.33205 km³ |
Kennisis Lake is the second largest lake in the Haliburton Highlands with a surface area of over 1,400 ha in the area of Ontario just south west of Algonquin Provincial Park. From end to end traveling in a boat, the lake is approximately 11 kilometres long. There is a smaller counterpart, named Little Kennisis Lake, that adds another few kilometres to that distance.
The lakes shoreline lots are almost entirely privately owned, with the newest residences and summer homes being built on the western shore accessible by West Shore Drive. Kennisis Lake is bordered by Haliburton Forest on the north and east, nearby Algonquin Provincial Park to the north, and also a third tract land to the west which is a 24,000 hectare tract of Crown land referred to as the Frost Center Area, after Leslie M. Frost. The lake is accessible through the town of West Guilford on County Road 7, Kennisis Lake Road. This road takes you to the lake and continues along the north shore of Kennisis Lake and ends at the Kennisis Lake Dam, and as a result, there is no through traffic around the lake.
There are approximately 300 lots on the south shore, 400 on the east and north shore, and another 95 lots on the newer west shore. Little Kennisis Lake also has numerous lots (unsure of the number), with nearly 1,000 seasonal and permanent residences on the Kennisis Lakes.
[edit] Karl the Kennisis Lake Monster
Many residences of Lake Kennisis have reported seeing a "large greeny-black creature" that resembles Ogopogo. Residences have dubbed the creature "Karl" and often leave open beer bottles by the lake for him. The locals used to pour beer into the lake, a tradition called "pour one out for Karl". Recently, researchers have asked the KLCOA to put a ban on this tradition, based on the fact that the environment consequences are not yet known.
[edit] Common Grackle Day
Every year on Labour Day since 2001, the residents of Lake Kennisis celebrate 'Common Grackle Day'. This celebration has been named after the Common Grackle bird, known for it's terrible noise. Since 2001, loud racing boats have been banned from the lake. These boats were used by teenage trouble-makers early in the morning and late at night, disturbing the peaceful tranquility of the lake. They were also known to pilot their boats in excessive speeds and may have caused accidents. To celebrate the exodus of racing boats from the area, residents come together and have roasted chicken.
