Kirkland Lake

Kirkland Lake was founded as a mining town, and there is still a gold mine in town with the rest of the town supporting the mine.

By Car

From the west, take the Highway 11 leg of the Trans-Canada Highway, then turn east on Highway 66 (just south of Kenogami Lake). You'll drive through Swastika before reaching downtown Kirkland Lake. (Yes, Swastika is a real town, it had the name before World War II, and jokes about the name are not appreciated.)
From the south, take the Highway 11 leg of the Trans-Canada Highway, then turn north on Highway 112. That highway ends at Highway 66; turn east to get to downtown Kirkland Lake.
From the east, Quebec Highway 117 from Rouyn-Noranda becomes Ontario Highway 66 at the provincial border - keep driving west for a bit over a half-hour after crossing the border to reach Kirkland Lake.

By Bus

Ontario Northland operates an intercity bus from North Bay to Kirkland Lake.

• Esker Lakes Provincial Park

  phone: +1 705-568-7677 (summer), +1 705-272-7107 (winter)
  address: Highway 672
  Open Victoria Day weekend to Labour Day.

• Heritage North

  phone: +1 705-568-4420
  address: 400 Government Rd W
  A meeting venue with "an extensive collection of historical artifacts, photographs, literature and hockey memorabilia" on display

• Kirkland Lake Miners' Memorial

  address: 175 Government Rd W
  Roadside attraction

• Museum of Northern History at the Sir Harry Oakes Chateau

  address: 2 Chateau Dr
  The museum's permanent exhibits highlight northeastern Ontario's geography, history, culture, and economy.

• The Dish Cafe

  phone: +1 705-462-3200
  address: 77 Government Rd West Unit 2
  The menu changes constantly, and features fresh seasonal ingredients. "Reservations are recommended!" Local art is on display in the restaurant's gallery.

• Mama's Corner Restaurant

  phone: +1 705-568-6262
  address: 5 Duncan Ave South
  Pizza and Italian-style entrees.

• Plum Blossom Bakery Cafe

  phone: +1 705-462-2246
  address: 59 Kirkland St W

• The Franklin

  phone: +1 705-462-2424
  address: 60 Government Rd W
  Sports bar.

• Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kirkland Lake

  phone: +1 705-462-2401
  address: 350 Government Rd W

• Timmins
• Temiskaming Shores
• Rouyn-Noranda

Kenogami Lake

Kenogami Lake is just north of the junction of Highways 11 and 66 - if you're approaching Kirkland Lake from the east, you're passing through Kenogami Lake.

• MacPherson's General Store

  phone: +1 705-642-3138
  address: 5411 Highway 11, Kenogami Lake
  A typical Northern Ontario general store, with a gift shop, a gas pump, and (from May to October) a restaurant.