Established in 1955, the City of Elliot Lake is a community that combines the hospitality of a small town with the services of a larger, urban centre. The pristine wilderness and thousands of lakes that surround the area provide residents and visitors with many opportunities for hiking, camping and fishing.

View more information about the city's demographics, economy, quality of life and recreation with the City of Elliot Lake Community Profile. About 10,000 people live in Elliot Lake.

Location

You can find the City of Elliot Lake in Algoma District within Northern Ontario, and in between the cities of Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury. Elliot Lake sits just north of Lake Huron, with easy access by going north on Ontario Highway 108, just 25 km off the Trans-Canada Highway.

History

Elliot Lake started out as a booming mining town in the 1950s, producing most of the world's uranium for decades. In the early 1990s, mines began closing and the City's population dwindled. Since then cottaging, tourism, new business and new industries have helped the City rebound.

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Recreation

Find out more about the many outdoor opportunities, recreation and cultural events that Elliot Lake has to offer.

Economy

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