Canal Lake is located only 1 1/2 hours outside Toronto.  A safe drive, on Hwy #48 north,  only 15 km from Beaverton you will will turn left on Centennial Park road and see the lake in the distance.  Head over the bridge, McPherson rd is the first turning, & Eldonia Beach, the second road on the left. 

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Maps Google link - directions to Eldonia Beach - Kirkfield, ON

Maps Google link - directions to McPherson Cres. - Kirkfield, ON