The smaller of the two Kennisis lakes, sharing a cottage association and the Haliburton Forest setting with Big Kennisis.
The Kennisis lakes sit beside Haliburton Forest and southwest of Algonquin Provincial Park.
The lake association’s road map shows the two lakes separately. Use it to match the cottage’s road and shoreline.
Lake & road mapsThe 2002 lake inventory recorded 249 dwellings on Little Kennisis. That is a historical count, not the number of homes today.
What the local reports say, area by area.
The lake plan describes steep rock cliffs here, toward the connection with Big Kennisis. Check the steps and slope between a cottage and its dock.
Read the shoreline description ↗Historical shoreline notes. They do not confirm today’s water conditions or permission to use private waterfront.
The 2007 lake plan lists 235 seasonal and 14 permanent dwellings on Little Kennisis in its 2002 inventory. Do not add the Big Kennisis count when comparing this lake alone. A current total is not verified.
Kennisis lake plan, Figure 7.1, printed page 82Look at the bottom underfoot, water depth at the dock, the slope into deeper water and plant growth in late summer. Ask how spring and late-season water levels affect access. A sheltered bay can feel very different from an exposed point on the same lake.
KLSA guide to plants and shoreline conditionsChoose a testing location to see its dated results. These are not swimming-safety tests.
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The lake plan distinguishes Little Kennisis from Big Kennisis. The measurements below belong to Little Kennisis, including its named sampling locations. Check the site nearest the waterfront and the dates before drawing conclusions.
See the entry to the water, look under the dock and ask how conditions change through summer. Ask the seller about road maintenance, winter access and seasonal water levels, then confirm important arrangements in writing.
Ontario’s Fish ON-Line brings together fish species, depth contours where available, access points and fishing rules.
Use Ontario’s lake-map guideChecked October 13, 2026. The summary draws on the sources below. Older observations keep their original dates; buying considerations are editorial guidance.
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