Goat Island (British Columbia) facts for kids
 Goat Island
Location in British Columbia
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Powell Lake |
| Coordinates | 50°02′50″N 124°26′46″W / 50.04722°N 124.44611°W |
| Area | 67.4 km2 (26.0 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 1,320 m (4,330 ft) |
| Highest point | Goat Island Peak |
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| Province | British Columbia |
| Regional District | qathet |
Goat Island is an island found in Powell Lake. This lake is located in the beautiful Sunshine Coast area of British Columbia, Canada. It's a unique island because it's completely surrounded by fresh lake water.
Geography of Goat Island
Goat Island was formed when a dam was built on the Powell River. This dam caused the water level to rise, flooding the valleys around the island. The island then appeared as the higher ground.
The island covers an area of about 67.4 square kilometers (26 square miles). It's quite interesting because it has three small lakes of its own! These lakes are called Clover Lake, Frogpond Lake, and Spire Lake.
The highest point on the island is a peak known as Goat Island Peak. It stands tall at about 1,320 meters (4,330 feet) above sea level.
Over the years, many trees on Goat Island have been cut down for wood. Because of this, the forests you see there today are mostly new, young trees growing back.
