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Kirkland Lake, Ontario

Kirkland Lake is a town and municipality in Timiskaming District of Northeastern Ontario, in the Canadian province of Ontario. The 2021 population, according to Statistics Canada, was 7,750.

Type City

Why go

  • Town in Ontario, Canada.
  • 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Esker Lakes Provincial Park.
  • Served by Kirkland Lake Airport (YKX).

History

Kirkland Lake is a town and municipality in Timiskaming District of Northeastern Ontario, in the Canadian province of Ontario. The 2021 population, according to Statistics Canada, was 7,750.

Must-see attractions

Highway 672, Kirkland Lake, ON P2N 3K4 · ontarioparks.com
Outdoor

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Where to stay

450 Government Rd W, Chaput Hughes, ON P0K 1A0, Canada · prospectors-inn.ca
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350 Government Rd W, Kirkland Lake, ON P2N 3L1, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
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455 Government Rd W, Kirkland Lake, ON P0K 1A0, Canada · choicehotels.com
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RR1, Tarzwell, ON P0K 1T0, Canada
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Restaurants & places to go

Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 155 Government Road West, Kirkland Lake · mcdonalds.com
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 150 Government Road West, Kirkland Lake · toppers.ca
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Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
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American, Restaurant · American restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Airports

Kirkland Lake Airport (YKX) 7.4 km to the centre
Kirkland Lake, ON, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Kirkland Lake Airport (YKX). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kirkland Lake, Ontario. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach