Balsam Lake boasts lovely waterfront, clear, clean water, sand beaches and dunes along with large, private bays. As it is the highest point on the Trent-Severn Waterway, Balsam Lake is known as the cleanest lake in the Kawarthas. Defined by our natural environment, we remain committed to protecting the land that surrounds us. With over 250 lakes and rivers winding through our towns, trails and abundant farmland, there are endless opportunities for exploration all connected by water. It’s no wonder we’re called Kawartha Lakes. Travelers are voting Beaverton, Fenelon Falls and Lakefield as the best of 8 towns & villages near Kawartha Lakes. There are 4 towns & villages near Peterborough a city just 44 km from Kawartha Lakes and 18 towns & villages near Clarington which is 52 km distant. Whether you’re looking for a grassy beach, a sand and stone strip, or a jumping dock for ultimate swimming fun, you will find it all in Kawartha Lakes. Clear Lake is distinguished by stunningly aesthetic clear and deep water, which has an emerald green hue near the shoreline. While small, it is much deeper than any surrounding lake with depths of 80 – 120 feet through much of the lake and a maximum depth of 185 feet. What is the largest town in the Kawartha Lakes region? The main population centres are the communities of Lindsay (population: 22,367), Bobcaygeon (population: 3,576), Fenelon Falls (population: 2,490), Omemee (population: 1,060) and Woodville (population: 718). Kawartha Lakes is the second best place in the country to buy a home according to a recent survey of “MoneySense” readers, ranking just below Toronto and above Montreal. Kawartha’s overall Crime Severity Index (CSI) was 93.1 last year, a jump of more than 20 per cent over 2020 and significantly higher than the country’s CSI of 73.7 and the province’s CSI of 56.21 for the same time.