Gammon Lake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gammon Lake |
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 Gammon Lake
Location in Ontario
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| Location | Kenora District, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 51°00′57″N 94°44′02″W / 51.01583°N 94.73389°W |
| Type | lake |
| Part of | Hudson Bay drainage basin |
| Primary outflows | Gammon River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 12 km (7.5 mi) |
| Max. width | 4 km (2.5 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 356 m (1,168 ft) |
Gammon Lake is a beautiful lake located in the northwestern part of Ontario, Canada. It is found in the "Unorganized Part" of Kenora District, which means it's a wild area without many towns or cities. This special lake is also located inside Woodland Caribou Provincial Park, a large protected area known for its natural beauty.
About Gammon Lake
Gammon Lake is quite large, stretching about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) long and 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) wide. It sits at an elevation of 356 meters (1,168 feet) above sea level. The lake is part of a huge area called the Hudson Bay drainage basin. This means that all the water from Gammon Lake eventually flows towards Hudson Bay.
Where the Water Goes
Many small streams and rivers flow into Gammon Lake, even though they don't have official names. The main river that flows out of Gammon Lake is called the Gammon River. This river starts at the southwest side of the lake and flows into Hammerhead Lake.
From there, the water continues its journey through a series of rivers and lakes. It flows into the Bloodvein River, then into Lake Winnipeg, and finally into the Nelson River. The Nelson River is a very large river that carries all this water northwards, eventually emptying into Hudson Bay. So, a drop of water from Gammon Lake can travel a very long way to reach the ocean!
