One of the best spots for paddling in our area is Heffley Lake.   If we follow the shoreline (including the bays), we can cover 13 km in all.   Although it can be busy on a warm summer afternoon, it is a long enough lake to accommodate a number of boats.   Kayaks and canoes are frequently seen on the lake, but fishermen and power boaters also use the lake (big boats should find a bigger lake).    The far west end of the lake is the quieter area, but it will take an hour to get out to the turn-around point.  

The launch area is near the campsite.   Go the far east end of the lake and take the one-way campsite road.   Follow the gravel road to the boat launch.

This lake is a good choice on weekdays or off-season from ice-off to fall.   On summer weekends, it can be a busy spot and a few bigger boats can spoil the quiet and flatwater for everyone else,  so a smaller lake might be a better choice for paddlers (and the loons) on a sunny weekend afternoon.     We enjoy Heffley Lake, but we pick our times carefully.