Butterfly Lake - (Muskoka Lakes)
Butterfly Lake is located at the junction of Muskoka Roads 118 W and 169 in the village of Glen Orchard. Ada Lake is upstream of Butterfly Lake, which flows via Butterfly Creek into the southern portion of Lake Joseph.
Average traveling time from the GTA to Butterfly Lake - (Muskoka Lakes) is 1 hour 56 mins
This Lake Median Lake Average Lake | ||
| Butterfly Lake Size | 65 ha (161 Acres) The median size lake in our area is 71 ha or 175 Acres (average size 398 ha) | 65 71 398 |
| Butterfly Lake max Depth |
6 m (20 ft)
The median depth of lakes in our area is 13.5 m or 44 ft (average depth 18 m) | 6 13.5 18 |
| Butterfly Lake median Depth | 4.00 m (13 ft) | 4.00 5.2 7 |
| Butterfly Lake Perimeter |
5.00 km (3.11 Miles)
The median perimiter of lakes in our area is 3.3 km or 2.05 miles (average Perimiter 3.61 km) | 5.00 3.3 4 |
| Butterfly Lake Island/s Perimeter | 0.20 km (0.12 Miles) | |
| Butterfly Lake Altitude |
233 m (764 ft)
The median altitude of lakes in our area is 290 m or 951 ft (average Altitude is 289 m) | 233 290 289 |
| Water Clarity (median 3.2 m) |
3.40 m (11ft)
The median Secchi Depth of lakes in our area is 3.2 m or 10 ft (average Secchi Depth is 3 m) | 3.40 3.2 3 |
| Percentage of Shoreline which is wetland |
12 %
The median Percentage of Shoreline which is wetland of lakes in our area is 9 % (average Percentage of shoreline which is wetland 10.269230769231) % | 12 9 10 |
| Phosphorus content in water |
13.70 ug/L
The median Phosphorus content in the water of lakes in our area is 8.45 ug/l (average Phosphorus content 9.1030769230769 ug/L | 13.70 8.45 9 |
| Watershed Area feeding the Lake (excluding lake) | 2.5 km2 (618 acres) | |
| Lake Trout found in Lake | No | |
| Drainage Basin | Lake Muskoka | |
| Butterfly Lake is in the District of | Muskoka - Zoning By-Laws of Muskoka | |
| Butterfly Lake is in the Municipality of | Muskoka Lakes - Zoning By-Laws of Muskoka Lakes | |
| Butterfly Lake is in the Township of | Medora | |
| Shoreline Development | high; commercial, shoreline residential | |
| Public Access to Butterfly Lake | private; access at campground for fee | |
| Water Level Management | not regulated | |
| Major Fish Species in Butterfly Lake | (I 1994), (I 1942), , | |
| Other Fish Species in Butterfly Lake | . , (I 1975), , golden shiner, bluntnose minnow, | |
| MNR Fact Sheet for Butterfly Lake - (Muskoka Lakes) | ||
| MNR Data Sheet for Butterfly Lake - (Muskoka Lakes) | ||
| Short Term Rental Restrictions (eg: AirBnB) | No Restriction - Data updated | |
| Short Term Rental Restrictions Details | "There is nothing restricting a property owner from renting a cottage on a long or short term basis, however the renters must comply with all by-laws such as burning, noise, fireworks and parking." | |
| Additional Information | https://www.muskokalakes.ca/en/residents/frequently-asked-questions.aspx | |
| Notes: E: extirpated, I: introduced – intentional or accidental, O: occasional, R: remnant, S: currently stocked, ?: status uncertain, 2009: year of first record or introduction if known, blank: presumed native | ||
| Much of the above data for Butterfly Lake is compliments of the Muskoka Water Web maintained by The District Municipality of Muskoka | ||
Maps of Butterfly Lake
Topographical Map of Butterfly Lake in Muskoka Lakes
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Buildings surrounding Butterfly Lake
Buildings surrounding Butterfly Lake
Conservation Area surrounding Butterfly Lake
Contours of land surrounding Butterfly Lake
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Wetland surrounding Butterfly Lake
Wooded Area surrounding Butterfly LakeZoning Map of Butterfly Lake in Muskoka Lakes
Legend of Muskoka Lakes Zoning Map - Butterfly Lake
Waterfront ResidentialEnvironmentally Protected
Community Residential
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Crown Land Map of Butterfly Lake in Muskoka Lakes
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Private Land surrounding Butterfly Lake - (Muskoka Lakes)Provincial Park surrounding Butterfly Lake - (Muskoka Lakes)
Crown Land surrounding Butterfly Lake - (Muskoka Lakes) (General Use)
Conservation Reserve surrounding Butterfly Lake - (Muskoka Lakes)
Lake Contour Maps showing the depths of Butterfly Lake
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All measurements of the countour map showing the depths of Butterfly Lake are in feet.
Cottages for Sale on Butterfly Lake - (Muskoka Lakes)
Sorry no cottages for sale at the moment on Butterfly Lake (Muskoka Lakes)
Cottages for Sale close to Butterfly Lake
Previously listed Cottages on Butterfly Lake
LOT 20 WHITE'S Road, Port Carling, P0B1J0 was previously listed 2022-09-06, mls# 40239296
1115 BUTTERFLY Road, Port Carling, P0B1J0 was previously listed 2022-07-27, mls# 40265702
1127 Butterfly Road, Muskoka Lakes, P0B1J0 was previously listed 2020-10-06, mls# 40019542
