Ontario Regions Map
Complete map of Ontario regions.
About Kirkland Lake
Kirkland Lake is a small mining town in Northeastern Ontario with a population of approximately 8,000 residents. Founded during the gold rush of the early 1900s, Kirkland Lake was once one of the world's richest gold mining camps, producing millions of ounces of gold. While the original mines have closed, the community maintains its mining heritage and continues as a service center for the region.
The town is known for producing several NHL hockey legends including numerous Hockey Hall of Fame inductees. The Museum of Northern History preserves Kirkland Lake's gold mining heritage with exhibits and mine tours. The local economy today is supported by service industries, small-scale mining operations, and forestry. The town offers a close-knit community atmosphere and serves residents of the surrounding Timiskaming District.
Highway 11 and Highway 66 intersect in Kirkland Lake, with Highway 11 providing north-south access to Cochrane (120 km north) and areas south toward North Bay (230 km). Highway 66 runs east-west connecting to Quebec and other northeastern communities. Government Road serves as the main street through town. The town's location in the boreal forest provides access to outdoor recreation including fishing, hunting, and ATV trails, though it is quite isolated from major urban centers.