Rainy Lake

1. a lake in N Minnesota and SW Ontario, Canada, on the U.S.-Canadian border. 360 sq. mi. (932 sq. km).

Example Sentences

Rainy Lake is technically in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, just beyond the border of North Cascades.

From New York Times

After a steep climb over Maple Pass, it’s down a set of switchbacks, but on to more breathtaking views, including Rainy Lake on your right.

From Seattle Times

“We’re having one of best years ever,” says Bill Dougherty, co-owner of Rainy Lake Houseboats in International Falls, Minn. His family has run tourism ventures on the lake for 102 years and currently rents 27 houseboats.

From Washington Post

On Rainy Lake, a glacially carved lake formed more than 10,000 years ago, houseboaters can motor during the day, though most choose to tie up at any of the first-come, first-served moorings on the U.S. side of the lake — Americans can’t currently cross into Canadian waters — and spend their days exploring trails, playing on sandy beaches, and fishing, floating, swimming and birdwatching.

From Washington Post

At Rainy Lake, cozy two-person “honeymooner” models rent for $1,380 a week in peak summer while deluxe 54-foot, 12-person boats with hot tubs rent for $5,795 in the same period.

From Washington Post