[2] The lake's shoreline lots are almost entirely privately owned, with the newest residences and summer homes being built on the western shore.

Kennisis Lake is bordered by Haliburton Forest on the north and east, nearby Algonquin Provincial Park to the north, and also a third tract of land to the west, which is a 24,000-hectare (59,000-acre) tract of Crown land referred to as the Frost Center Area, after Leslie M. Frost.

[1] Big and Little Lake Kennisis lie in the geographical Township of Havelock and the Municipality of Dysart in Haliburton County, Central Ontario, Canada.

In 1859, the Crown Land Department of the Province of Canada offered the ten townships of the area for sale with the hope that private enterprise would enable them to be open to settlement.

Sir Francis Bond Head, former Governor of Upper Canada, had interested potential investors in England and was expected to be chairman of the C.L.

Yet, Thomas Chandler Haliburton, reputable author, lawyer, justice of the Nova Scotia Supreme Court, and Member of the British Parliament, took Head's place after he turned down the position.

The settlement on Lake Kennisis consisted of hard granite that was ill-suited for cultivation, causing few to stay as permanent residents.

In addition to the agricultural difficulties brought upon by the land was the lack of proper roads for access to the townships in the area.

By the first decade of the 21st century, a large number of cottages along the two lakes were built as roads improved and dependable snow clearing made it possible for retirees to live in comfort and security all year long.

All the members, cottagers, and visitors gather together and participate in various activities, barbecues, and fireworks shows at night.

The Board conducts meetings during each season to discuss the Association and the events to be held during the summer or other occasions.

Since then, many members of the KLCOA have donated money to the Land Trust's Endowment Fund to maintain the cost of preserving the island's natural habitat.

Norah's Island has been deemed a lasting piece of land representing the true ecosystem of Kennisis Lake.

The island's natural habitat is protected, prohibiting development and allowing access to all of the cottagers to enjoy.

The Norah's Island Committee of the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust is in the process of developing a plaque to acknowledge the donors of the Endowment Fund who donated more than $50,000.

Ribbons were tied to symbolize the uniting of the Halliburton Highlands Land Trust and the Kennisis Lake Cottage Association.

Despite lacking documented breeding sites, natural reproduction is evident with reported fair catches of unmarked lake trout.

This program includes in-water and in-class sessions teaching Kennisis members how to sail on the lake.

The Ontario Sailing Association provides professional instructors for a limited class of sixteen students.

A marathon swim, horseshoe tournament, battleship golf, mini putt, Frisbee, morning swim races, water balloon toss, bubblegum blowing contest, afternoon boat races, egg tosses, log rolling contests, and more activities fill the day.

After the midday activities of water balloon tosses and bubble gum blowing contests, boat races load the afternoon with friendly competition.

However, deposits of dissolved organic carbon may affect the clarity of the water due to the lake acting as a watershed to nearby wetlands.