Canadian Lakes, Michigan
Canadian Lakes is a community of 2,991 people in Mecosta County, Michigan.
Why visit Canadian Lakes
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 9 parks and trails, 1 place to eat and 4 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include School Section Lake Veteran's Park and Saint Ives.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; February lows average 12°F, and about 61 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Canadian Lakes
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Canadian Lakes
Canadian Lakes is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Mecosta County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The area is mostly within the southwest portion of Morton Township, southwest of Mecosta and east of Stanwood. As of the 2020 census, the CDP population was 3,202, up from 2,756 in 2010. The area defined by the CDP includes small portions in eastern Austin Township.
From the Wikipedia article Canadian Lakes, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes1
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries1
Map of Canadian Lakes
20 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°F | 13°F | 2.4 in | 17.8 in |
| Feb | 31°F | 12°F | 2.0 in | 16.0 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 20°F | 2.6 in | 7.7 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 31°F | 4.0 in | 1.5 in |
| May | 68°F | 43°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 53°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 57°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 55°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 47°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 36°F | 3.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 44°F | 28°F | 3.0 in | 3.8 in |
| Dec | 33°F | 19°F | 2.3 in | 14.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Big Rapids Wtp Hcn (12 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Mecosta County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2001-01-10: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Roben-Hood Airport (WBR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Lakeview 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Big Rapids 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Howard City 15 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Edmore 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Reed City 22 mi northwest, about 36 min by car
- Evart 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Stanton 23 mi southeast, about 37 min by car
- White Cloud 24 mi west, about 38 min by car
- Mount Pleasant 27 mi east, about 43 min by car
- Greenville 28 mi south, about 45 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- ISS002-E-7604 - View of Wisconsin, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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