- Carrie Mitchell
Labor Day Weekend - Top Lake Destinations
There is no better time to go enjoy the great outdoors than this long weekend, and it’s hard to beat lake life! Here are some of the top favorites to spend your vacation.

Whether it’s with a group of friends, or getting some quiet time by yourself, enjoying nature out on a lake, is a wonderful way to spend a long weekend – part of a long tradition in North America. There are thousands of lake destinations (as well as gorgeous cabins to rent on Airbnb or Hipcamp), so here are a few favorites (that include robust communities & plenty of activities) to enjoy your weekend across Canada and the USA.
Okanagan Lake , British Columbia
Muskoka , Ontario
Lake Tahoe , California – (Also a big fan of Big Bear Lake and Lake Arrowhead)
Grand Marais and Ely, Minnesota
Saugatuck/Douglas, Michigan