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British Columbia (often called BC) is a large province on the west coast of Canada. It's famous for its amazing mountains, forests, and, of course, its many beautiful lakes! These lakes are important for many reasons. They provide homes for animals, places for people to have fun, and even sources of power. This article gives you a look at some of the biggest and most well-known lakes in BC.

British Columbia's Biggest Lakes

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British Columbia has thousands of lakes, but some are much larger than others. The table below shows the biggest lakes in BC, each covering an area of more than 400 square kilometers (about 154 square miles).

British Columbia lakes larger than 400 km2 (150 sq mi)
Lake Area (including islands) Altitude Max. depth Volume
Williston Lake 1,761 km2 (680 sq mi) 671 m (2,201 ft)
Nechako Reservoir 890 km2 (340 sq mi) 853 m (2,799 ft) 305 m (1,001 ft)
Atlin Lake 775 km2 (299 sq mi) 668 m (2,192 ft)
Babine Lake 495 km2 (191 sq mi) 711 m (2,333 ft)
Kootenay Lake 407 km2 (157 sq mi) 532 m (1,745 ft)
  • Williston Lake is the largest lake in British Columbia. It's actually a man-made lake, also called a reservoir. It was created in 1968 when the W. A. C. Bennett Dam was built on the Peace River.
  • Nechako Reservoir is another large reservoir in BC. It was created in the 1950s to provide hydroelectric power.
  • Atlin Lake is a natural lake that stretches across the border into Yukon. It's known for its beautiful, clear waters and surrounding mountains.
  • Babine Lake is the longest natural lake in British Columbia. It's famous for its sockeye salmon runs, which are very important for local wildlife and fishing.
  • Kootenay Lake is a long, narrow lake in southeastern BC. It's surrounded by mountains and is a popular spot for recreation.

Alphabetical List of Lakes

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This section lists many of the lakes found throughout British Columbia. They are organized alphabetically to make it easier to find a specific lake.

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  • Ilthpaya Lake
  • Inga Lake
  • Inland Lake Provincial Park

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Sheridan Lake

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  • Xenov Lake

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  • Yakoun Lake (Yaaguun Suu)

Images for kids

  • Canada BC lakes map

    Lakes of British Columbia.

  • Alouette Lake at Sunrise (15313912022)

    Alouette Lake at Sunrise

  • Atlinlake

    Atlin Lake

  • Babine Lake with huts (321870589)

    Babine Lake

  • Vancouver-stanley-park

    Lost Lagoon in Vancouver's Stanley Park

  • Okanagan

    View of the Okanagan valley from the hills above Kelowna

  • Quesnel Lake - Hurricane Point

    Quesnel Lake - Hurricane Point

  • Wiliston lake barge

    Williston Lake

  • Azouzetta Lake in the Northern Rockies along John Hart Hwy^^Dans les Rocheuses du Nord BC^^Azu Lake in The local slang - panoramio

    Azouzetta Lake

See also

See also: Category:Lakes of British Columbia
See also: Category:Lakes of Vancouver Island
See also: List of lakes in Yoho National Park
See also: List of lakes named Summit Lake in British Columbia
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