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Lake Dalrymple "Jewel
of the Carden Plain"
Cottage
Life
Much of
the shoreline is dotted with cottages, many of which are full time
residences.
Among
the many attractions are the
spectacular sunsets, great fishing a stunning variety of wildlife
and scenic vistas.
Avery
Point
A finger
of land that divides the lower lake in two, Avery Point has lake
frontage on two sides and is just wide enough to accommodate a
single row of cottages along the entire length.
One side,
with its rocky shoreline and westerly breeze is a cool spot on even
the hottest summer day. The other side with calm water sheltered from the breeze
and sandy beach, is a hub
of summer cottage life.
Geology
Geologically Dalrymple is finger lake
formed in the last ice age by retreating glaciers. It is an unusual example of
southern Ontario lakes in that it is on a lime stone base at the south
end and the granite bedrock of the Canadian Shield at the north.. The southern lake is spring fed,
in late stage, and on a limestone base. It is gradually
silting in, and is quite marshy in areas. Granite
outcroppings of the Canadian Shield form the shoreline at the north
end of the lower lake where it drains into the Black River.
Fishing
Dalrymple
has been a favourite destination
of anglers for generations, especially those in search of the elusive
Muskie. The main catch is bass, northern pike are plentiful and
pickerel, perch and crappie round out the assortment.
Nature
Reserves
 The
entrance to the Prairie Smoke Alvar Nature Reserve is just
metres from the lake at the
south end
of Lake Dalrymple Road.
This
700
acre property is part of a network of nature reserves encompassing
nearly 8,000 acres. These reserves have been established for
protection of the many declining grassland bird species, and the
preservation rare alvar habitat and plant species.
The
Prairie Smoke is open to the public. |