Lake Claire (Alberta) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lake Claire |
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Peace-Athabasca Delta with Lake Claire, west end of Lake Athabasca and mouths of Peace River (north) and Athabasca River(south)
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 Lake Claire
Location in Alberta
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| Location | Wood Buffalo National Park, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 58°35′N 112°05′W / 58.583°N 112.083°W |
| Primary inflows | Birch River, McIvor River |
| Primary outflows | Peace River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 59 km (37 mi) |
| Max. width | 45 km (28 mi) |
| Surface area | 1,436 km2 (554 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 213 m (699 ft) |
Lake Claire is a very large lake located entirely within Alberta, Canada. It is the biggest lake that is completely inside Alberta's borders. You can find it inside Wood Buffalo National Park, which is a huge protected area. Lake Claire is part of the amazing Peace-Athabasca Delta system. This delta is a special wetland area where the Peace River and Athabasca River meet.
Where is Lake Claire?
Lake Claire is found in the northern part of Alberta. It sits west of Lake Athabasca. This area is known for its many rivers and lakes. The lake is located right between where the Peace River and Athabasca River flow into the delta.
How Big is Lake Claire?
Lake Claire covers a huge area of about 1,436 square kilometers (554 square miles). That's a lot of water! It also has about 21 square kilometers (8 square miles) of islands within it. The lake sits at an elevation of 213 meters (699 feet) above sea level.
Even though Lake Claire is the largest lake completely within Alberta, there is an even bigger one nearby. Lake Athabasca is larger, but it sits on the border between Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Water Flow and Rivers
Lake Claire gets its water from several rivers. The main rivers that flow into it are the Birch River and the McIvor River. The lake system also includes other smaller lakes, like Baril Lake and Mamawi Lake.
The water from Lake Claire eventually flows out into the Peace River. From there, the water travels a very long journey north. It goes through the Slave River, then into the Great Slave Lake, and finally down the Mackenzie River. All of this water eventually reaches the Arctic Ocean.
See also
In Spanish: Lago Claire para niños
