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Claim ListingElliot Lake was once dubbed the 'uranium capital of the world.' Established in 1955 as a planned community after uranium was discovered, it grew to 25,000 residents by the late 1950s. Geologist Franc Joubin and financier Joseph Hirshhorn founded the city. Principal mining companies were Denison Mines and Rio Algom. Population swung from over 26,000 to about 6,600 through boom-and-bust cycles. Today the city of 11,372 has diversified into advanced manufacturing, forest harvesting, mine reclamation expertise, retirement living, all-season tourism, and remote work. The city sits on the Canadian Shield, 696.06 km² in area, with a humid continental climate featuring warm summers and long, snowy winters. Learn more through our community guide.
Today, Elliot Lake is home to 11,372 residents, surrounded by dense forest, muskeg swamps, numerous lakes, and hills of Precambrian bedrock on the Canadian Shield. The traditional territory of the Anishnaabeg of the Robinson-Huron Treaty — Serpent River, Mississauga, and Sagamok First Nations — the city continues to honour this heritage.
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Backcountry hiking and camping — the eighth-largest hiking network in Ontario, with rugged trails through the Canadian Shield.
Over 300 km of insured ATV trails — one of Canada's largest — with a dedicated local riding club and connections across the region.
Discover the city's uranium mining heritage, from the 1955 boom to the Ham Commission and beyond.
The former corporate lodge of Denison Mines, now a hotel and convention facility surrounded by Northern Ontario wilderness.
A scenic Ontario Tourist Route following Highways 17, 108, 639, and 546 through spectacular Algoma country.
Panoramic views of Elliot Lake and the surrounding forest, lakes, and Precambrian bedrock.
A downtown monument celebrating the city's history as 'uranium capital of the world.'
Located on Horne Lake, honouring the miners who shaped Elliot Lake and fought for workplace safety.
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Join the community at these annual Elliot Lake celebrations
Elliot Lake's signature summer festival celebrating community, arts, and the natural beauty of the Canadian Shield.
A celebration of Elliot Lake's mining heritage and cultural history, with exhibits, tours, and community gatherings.
An outdoor arts festival featuring local artists and artisans displaying work along scenic trails.
Elliot Lake won the 2024 Kraft Hockeyville contest, receiving $250,000 for Rogers Arena repairs and hosting an NHL preseason game.
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