Canadian Lakes is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Mecosta County in the U.S. state of Michigan.

The area defined by the CDP includes small portions in eastern Austin Township.

[5] Most of the area is served by the Stanwood ZIP code 49346,[6] although "Canadian Lakes, Michigan", is an acceptable name for mail delivery by the post office.

Small portions of the CDP are served by other postal delivery areas.

A small portion in the southern area of the CDP along the Little Muskegon River is served by the Lakeview ZIP code, 48850,[8] and a small area in the eastern part of the CDP is served by the Mecosta ZIP code, 49332.