By 1909 the road from Elk Lake to Charlton could be traversed by coach, although commercial steamers on the Montreal River continued to provide summer access from Latchford for most heavy equipment and freight.

In the spring of 1930, Booth completed the last log drive on the Montreal River shortly after he sold his local interest to the E.B.

The Indian Chute Generating Station was constructed on the Montreal River in 1923, 16 km (9.9 mi) north-west of Elk Lake.

The town also boasts a significant number of tourist camps and lodges offering excellent packages for the outdoor sports and nature enthusiasts.

[10] Mother tongue (2016):[2] Canadian songwriter Hayden Desser recorded an album entitled Elk-Lake Serenade.