Cottages For Sale on Black Donald Lake
A large hydro reservoir on the Madawaska River, created in the 1960s behind the Mountain Chute dam.
50 photos$1,099,000Waterfront cottage4+1 bed · 3 bath · 2000-2500 sq ft654 A Chimo Road S542 - Greater Madawaska, Greater MadawaskaCourtesy of: ROYAL LEPAGE BURLOAK REAL ESTATE SERVICES
50 photos$764,900Chalet2+2 bed · 1 bath · 700-1100 sq ft67 Birch Hill Lane542 - Greater Madawaska, Greater MadawaskaCourtesy of: REAL BROKER ONTARIO LTD.Listing data © PropTx MLS®. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
What Black Donald Lake is like
Black Donald Lake covers about 34 square kilometres and is roughly 12 km long. It was flooded in 1966 when the Mountain Chute dam was completed, covering the old mining village of Black Donald Mines. The lake forms part of the boundary between Greater Madawaska and North Frontenac. Centennial Lake joins it upstream at the same level, so boaters can travel between the two. Shores are steep and wooded with scattered cottages. Calabogie is the nearest village for supplies.
- Big reservoir boating
- Flooded mining village
- Wooded shoreline
Black Donald Lake is in Ottawa Valley & Madawaska. Before you buy on any lake, read Waterfront 101.
Black Donald Lake facts
- Surface area
- 34.4 km²
- Length
- About 12 km
- Created
- 1966, by the Mountain Chute dam
- Connected to
- Centennial Lake
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Black Donald Lake sold prices by year
11 cottages, homes and lots on Black Donald Lake have sold through the MLS® since 2025, 6 of them in the past 12 months. Sold prices are for members. Joining is free.
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| Year | Sales | Median sold | Average | Lowest | Highest | Sold vs. asking | Median days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to date | 6 | ||||||
| 2025 | 5 | ||||||
Sold data from the PropTx MLS®, for sales reported on the board. Private and exclusive sales are not included. Figures are a guide, not an appraisal. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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