Lake on the Mountain

Cassie and I looking out over the Bay of Quinte in a small place called Lake on the Mountain.

What is the origin of the Lake on the Mountain? How did it come to occupy this picturesque but unusual location high above the Bay of Quinte?These questions have intrigued countless generations and today the lake remains as much a mystery as ever.

To the right below the mountain is Lake Ontario (Bay of Quinte) and to the left of the road is Lake on the Mountain.

I would love a house on this road. Since I love lake views these homes have lake views out both their front and back doors.

Lake on the Mountain is controversial piece of geography because scientists dispute how a lake came to be formed in a Mountain. The Indians were the first to realize the uniqueness of this lake. The deep foreboding waters were believed to be the home of the Gods. Shoreline were sacred places of worship. Early settlers regarded the lake as the greatest curiosity of the country. There was no visible source of water supply yet lake levels remained constant. While on the northeast corner water cascaded down the 52 meter cliff to the Bay of Quinte. In the spring the rushing torment was comparable to Niagara Falls. The settlers tamed the water fall but remained in awe of the lake. Boating on the placid waters surrounded by dark lofty woods was an eerie and unsettling experience. Modern science has not been able to completely unravel the mysteries of the past. Bedrock lies 39 meters down and is fed by numerous underground springs but its origin remains elusive. Thanks for taking us to this beautiful scenic place Chris.