Located about 20 minutes North of Haliburton Village, the lake is part of an area called the Kennisis Lake Tourist Area. It has an average depth of 77.1 ft (23.1 m) and is 223 ft (66.9m) at it's deepest point, and has a surface area of 346 acres or 140 ha. This lake has been developed for many years and offers a mix of rustic, smaller cottages and million $plus homes and cottages. The West Shore area commands a higher price point, but there are lots of options on such a large lake. Go under the bridge into Little Kennisis Lake and find even more boating possibilities.
At the West end of the lake is a dam that leads into the Kennisis River - a boat launch and large parking lot can be found there as it is the only way to get to Red Pine Lake, a boat-access only lake. There are 3 boat launches and a Marina, and is near the famous Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve, including the Wolf Center - a great place to visit! Check out the Cookhouse Restaurant at the Haliburton Forest for a great meal, and meander through the Logging Museum. One of the islands - Nora's Island, was donated to the Haliburton Land Trust for public use and offers 22 acres for a great picnic destination.
Kennisis is one of Haliburton Highland's largest, most scenic lakes (arguably). A fabulous destination - even if just for the day!
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