The lake is the focal point for the neighborhood or community that extends from almost downtown Sudbury, along Howey Drive, Bellevue and Bancroft to Moonlight Avenue, and from the Kingsway south to Lake Ramsey. Minnow Lake has the largest public shoreline (relative to size) of any lake in the area. The lake has four park areas on its shores and another adjacent to the lake. In addition there is an Arena, two ball fields and tennis courts.  There are two community centers also located on the lake itself.

Besides doctor’s offices and clinics, pharmacies, restaurants, auto dealerships and repair shops, there are a number of convenience stores throughout the Minnow Lake area to serve the approx. 20,000 people that make Minnow Lake their home. On the northernmost limits on Minnow Lake, on the south side of the Kingsway between Bancroft Drive and Second Ave. is the largest selection of "big box" stores in Northern Ontario including Costco, Home Depot, Chapters and Staples. Minnow Lake is also home of the Silver City Multiplex Cinemas.

For more information visit the official Minow Lake website at www.minnowlake.ca