Discover Kirkland Lake

Kirkland Lake offers a stay that can be planned around community recreation and the history of mining. Parks and the seasonal market add further leisure and shopping options to the mix.

Winter Activities and Recreation Facilities

At the Joe Mavrinac Community Complex, in collaboration with the Kirkland Lake Cross Country Ski Runners, groomed trails and the use of snowshoes and cross-country ski equipment are available free of charge. Club volunteers also offer free cross-country ski lessons for all ages and ability levels. These are two separate options to consider when planning: the trails and equipment on one hand, and lessons on the other. As these are current community winter programs and equipment and procedures may change, check the current arrangements for use and lessons before travelling.

The Community Complex also has an indoor ice rink for hockey, figure skating, and public recreational skating. There is also a free, publicly accessible loop trail of about 200 metres. This means the same complex offers ice sports and a short walk as separate options. Schedules and availability for indoor facilities may change, so check the hours before your visit.

The Extreme Park is intended for skateboarders and users of bicycles and scooters. The Kirkland Lake Splash Park is an outdoor water-play area for all ages. The distinction can help you choose based on your interests: skateboards, bicycles, and scooters are the focus at Extreme Park, while the Splash Park is dedicated to water play.

Mining History at the Memorial and Museum

The Kirkland Lake Miners’ Memorial honours all living and deceased miners who worked in Kirkland Lake’s seven major gold mines: Macassa, Tough-Oaks, Kirkland Lake Gold, Lakeshore, Wright-Hargreaves, Teck-Hughes, and Sylvanite. The memorial weighs 40 tonnes and stands 10 metres tall. Its dedication is to a specifically identified group of miners and the seven mines where they worked.

The Museum of Northern History, housed in the Sir Harry Oakes Chateau, preserves the geographic, cultural, and economic history of the mining town of Kirkland Lake. The memorial and the museum have different focuses: the memorial honours miners from the named mines, while the museum covers several aspects of the town’s history. If you are interested in the past of the mining town, you can choose between a specific tribute and a broader historical perspective.

Local Food and Handicrafts

The Kirkland Lake Food & Artisan Market at the Civic Park Pavilion brings together fresh, locally grown food and handmade products from artisans. It is a recurring seasonal market; specific dates and the range of offerings may change. So if you want to plan a market visit during your trip, check the relevant dates. The focus here is on food and handmade goods—a different emphasis from the recreational facilities and mining-history attractions.

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