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Hawk Lake Log Chute
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Cass8-4U
London, Canada3,474 contributions
Oct 2020
Nice drive through the back roads to arrive from Minden. Small parking lot then a short walk up the road to reach the dam on Hawk Lake.
The log chute is wooden and the only one of its kind left in Ontario. It was used by loggers to help transport logs between lakes. There is a smaller replica at the Logger’s Museum trail in Algonquin Park.
On the upper side of the dam, Hawk Lake is serene. Below, the water drops into the chute and blasts towards the river. The area has an information kiosk, a lovely picnic ground, a lookout over the river and hiking paths along the river and through the woods all of which present great photo ops
The log chute is wooden and the only one of its kind left in Ontario. It was used by loggers to help transport logs between lakes. There is a smaller replica at the Logger’s Museum trail in Algonquin Park.
On the upper side of the dam, Hawk Lake is serene. Below, the water drops into the chute and blasts towards the river. The area has an information kiosk, a lovely picnic ground, a lookout over the river and hiking paths along the river and through the woods all of which present great photo ops
Written October 15, 2020
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Twomaples
Canada392 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
While in the area we stopped by to explore and were delighted at what was available. The chute was impressive and a valuable historical artifact. There was adequate parking, clean pit toilets and a small marina close by. Our time did not permit us to explore the marked hiking trail that started there but that would invite a second visit.
Written July 19, 2021
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NeilP451
Caledon, Canada220 contributions
Sep 2022
Parking is before your get to the chute. (Sign re what parking is acceptable needs to be reworded). We walk through the trail to get to the Log Chute which provided some excellent views down river plus the chute itself. Informative set of boards lets you learn the history and reasoning behind the log chute. No cost. Recommend walking across the dam and trying the trail on the other side.
Written October 8, 2022
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Bill G
Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada2 contributions
Sep 2014 • Couples
Such an amazing site to see. Fast running water in an old wood chute used to transport logs. Such a shame there are not more of these around.
Written September 9, 2014
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Jonathan F
waterloo5 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
Site is well presented and maintained. Fun for kids plus they learn a bit about the area's history and how logging worked in the 'old days'.
Written August 30, 2017
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John R
Kawartha Lakes, Canada242 contributions
Jul 2015 • Friends
Had 2 Texas gals with my wife and me.... took them to The Chute and they were pretty awe-struck with the area.
Took lots of pics, and then headed down the river a short ways, where the 3 gals launched their tubes and floated on down the river for about 45 minutes.
They had a great time! Lots of chatter, laughter, and good ol' fashioned fun.
Highly recommended.
God Bless
Took lots of pics, and then headed down the river a short ways, where the 3 gals launched their tubes and floated on down the river for about 45 minutes.
They had a great time! Lots of chatter, laughter, and good ol' fashioned fun.
Highly recommended.
God Bless
Written July 12, 2015
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Cindy C
Buckhorn, Canada37 contributions
Aug 2014 • Couples
The Big Hawk Pioneer Log Chute is a very beautiful spot. Water rushing through the chute with a backdrop of gorgeous stone in the gorge. Reading the history of the chute it is amazing to realize what actually took place here while logging. Great spot for pictures and fishing on the calm side of the dam seems to be good. We watched a girl drop her line in (minnow as bait) and within a minute she had a two pound large mouth bass on her line. Although we did not partake, there are some nice walking trails alongside the water. Great place for a picnic lunch.
Written August 5, 2014
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Rubyslippers16_11
Mississauga, Canada49 contributions
Aug 2012 • Couples
It was great to see a piece of history preserved and to learn more about the logging industry. It is very scenic.
Written August 19, 2012
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Chantal R
Brooklin, Canada151 contributions
Jul 2011 • Friends
The log chute is pretty cool-looking, but I feel the bigger attraction is the walking trail on he other side of the river! Go across the bridge that overlooks the chute, and begin a very scenic hike up the hill through amazing forests with great views! The walk is quite challenging though- not that you need rock climbing gear or anything, but expect a little light climbing and few narrow passages!
Written December 1, 2011
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OntarioCanuck1
Georgetown, Canada3,952 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
If in the area this is a very interesting stop showing the old chutes so essential for the logging industry, easy access with trails and lookouts. Posted information helpful. Free, parking, portable toilets present.
Written July 19, 2021
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Saverio L
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Hi there, hope someone can help. Is there a phone number you had for this place, I can't find one. Are there signs when you get closer to the lake?
taunya m
Kingston, Canada91 contributions
Hello,
We will be staying at a cottage on Big hHawk Lake and we were wondering if it is possible to arrive to this attraction by boat? Would there be a place to dock it while we visit?
MsBesos
Greater Wellington, New Zealand69 contributions
I honestly don't know about docking. the lake comes right up to the chute dam but I don't know what is on the lake side to dock at. Sorry.
Katherine
OneOpinion416
Toronto, Canada557 contributions
Hi, is this a ride? I looked at the pictures and there is nothing in any of the pictures of the chute.
If it is a ride, can a 7 year old handle it? She's up for anything that kid.
mydogspud
Minden, Canada115 contributions
No, it's definitely not a ride. It's a historical site that wouldn't be of interest to smaller kids but, as the reviews say, it's a great piece of Canadian history that's well worth the drive. But then, I'm biased, since I was the project manager of the 6-year rehabilitation project!
castelle c
Oakville, Canada1 contribution
Hi,
Is it ok for children 5+ to go? How safe did it look like?
Where abouts did you enter the river to fish? Is it allow the tubing down the river?
Thank you
John R
Kawartha Lakes, Canada242 contributions
A few hundred yards downstream of The Chute, there is a place where you can pull your car off to the right, safely. This is where you can inflate you inner tubes and launch your party on the river.
The river is quite gentle, and shallow.... perfect for young children as long as they are accompanied by adults.
There are one or two places that the river narrows, and the current speeds up, and you need to actively paddle your inner tube to keep it in the center of the river.
If you have a 5-year old child, he/she would need to be on an inner tube with an adult.
It's about a 45-minute trip along the river until you reach the first road crossing bridge.
Just before the bridge, is where you should exit out of the water, by the bank on the east side.
As far as fishing goes, there are some minnows that merganser ducks feed on but, other than that, it doesn't appear to be a favourable river for fishing.
Hope this is of help.
God Bless.
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