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Fairbank Lake
Fairbank Lake is located in Ontario
Fairbank Lake
Fairbank Lake
Location in Ontario
Location Ontario
Coordinates 46°27′54″N 81°25′30″W / 46.465°N 81.425°W / 46.465; -81.425
Type Crater by meteorite
Basin countries Canada

Fairbank Lake is a beautiful lake found in Northern Ontario, Canada. It's part of the Greater Sudbury area, specifically in the Walden region.

This lake is quite large! It covers about 705 hectares, which is like 1,740 football fields. Its shoreline stretches for 28.2 kilometers, and the deepest part of the lake goes down 43 meters. That's as deep as a 14-story building!

Fairbank Lake is also special because it's home to Fairbank Provincial Park. This park is a great place for fun activities and enjoying nature. The park itself is 105 hectares in size.

A Look Back at Fairbank Lake's History

Fairbank Lake has a rich history, starting long before it got its current name.

Original Name and First People

The Ojibwa or Anishinaabe people, who are First Nations people, originally called this lake Wa-Shai-Ma-Gog. This name means "Clear Lake," which tells us how beautiful and clean the water must have been.

The Anishinaabe people lived on the southwest side of the lake. They traded goods at a Hudson Bay trading post. This trading post was located near a place called Whitefish.

How Fairbank Lake Got Its Name

In 1872, people discovered lots of tall, old white pine trees around the lake. This led to many logging activities on the south shore.

The lake was officially named Fairbank Lake in 1883. It was named after John Henry Fairbank. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Lambton East. An MP is a person elected to represent a group of people in the country's government.

Islands of Fairbank Lake

Fairbank Lake is home to 8 different islands. Each island adds to the lake's natural beauty.

  • Chapman Island
  • Fairbank Island
  • Hiram Hixon Island
  • Maplegrove Island
  • Pine Island
  • Swanson Island
  • Traverse Island
  • Wittie Island
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