None of the bays and islands on Otter Lake have an official name even though some have been given affectionate names by residents. However the large bay at the Northwest end of the lake has always been known as Toohey Bay. Geographically, Toohey Bay is similar to many areas of Otter Lake. The West shore is mostly granite cliffs of the Frontenac Axis of the Canadian Shield whereas the East shore is low lying limestone plain. The bay shallows towards the North and becomes a natural wetland that is home to many forms of aquatic life. The slideshow below shows several images of Toohey Bay and its surroundings.       Several Summer cottages were built on the shoreline around both sides of the bay in the mid 1970's that are accessed by 2 access roads on either side of the bay. Many have now been converted into year round homes. Toohey Bay acquired it's name as a result of a tragic incident involving a local farming family named Toohey in the Summer of 1921. For the true account of what happened on that faitful day see the Toohey Bay Tragedy .