Kempenfelt Bay
| Kempenfelt Bay | |
|---|---|
Downtown Barrie curves around the shore of Kempenfelt Bay | |
| Coordinates | 44°23′09″N 79°36′52″W / 44.38571°N 79.61449°W |
| Type | Bay |
| Etymology | Richard Kempenfelt |
| Max. length | 14.5 kilometres (9.0 mi) |
| Max. depth | 41.5 metres (136 ft) |
| Settlements | Barrie |
Kempenfelt Bay is a 14.5 km (9.0 mi) long bay that leads into the Canadian city of Barrie, Ontario. It is as deep as 41.5 m (136 ft) in places, and is connected to the larger Lake Simcoe. It is known for its ice fishing and legends of Kempenfelt Kelly, a Loch Ness monster style prehistoric creature. Kempenfelt Bay is home each year to Kempenfest, an outdoor arts and crafts festival.