Area Profile: Black Sturgeon & Inland Lakes

Neighborhood Spotlight

Beauty Bay & The Golf Course The Beauty Bay area is the social hub of the lake, anchored by the Beauty Bay Golf Course. Living here means you can drive your boat to the dock and walk onto the first tee. It’s a tight-knit community where neighbors know each other, and summer evenings are spent on pontoon boats watching the sunset over the rolling fairways and water.

Lower Black Sturgeon Closer to the outlet of the Winnipeg River, this section offers winding channels and deep water. It feels a bit more secluded while still maintaining the easy road access (via Jones Road and East Melick Road) that the lake is known for.

Surrounding Inland Lakes (Lulu, Louise, Melick) Bill also services the smaller satellite lakes nearby. These "hidden gems" offer entry-level cottage price points and total privacy. They are often motor-restricted or simply too small for big boat traffic, ensuring total peace and quiet.

The Real Estate Mix

• Year-Round Waterfront Homes: Because it is only 15 minutes from downtown, many "cottages" here are actually fully serviced, four-season executive homes.

• Vacant Lots: There is still developing territory here, offering opportunities to build custom homes on road-accessible lots—a rarity on the big lake.

• Golf Course Living: Properties adjacent to Beauty Bay offer a mix of waterfront and fairway views.

Living Here: Quick Facts

• Location: ~10-15 minutes north/east of Kenora via Hwy 17 & East Melick Rd.

• Water: Inland lake system (Not directly navigable to LOTW by boat, though connected via river systems).

• Recreation: Beauty Bay Golf Course, Mt. Evergreen Ski Hill (nearby).

• The Feels: The water is warmer (great for swimming), the waves are smaller, and the drive to town is short.