List of lakes of Manitoba facts for kids
Manitoba is a large province in Canada, known for its amazing natural beauty. One of the coolest things about Manitoba is its incredible number of lakes! This article will help you discover some of the biggest and most important lakes in Manitoba.
Manitoba's Biggest Lakes
Manitoba is home to many lakes, some of which are truly enormous! The map below shows Manitoba's location in Canada, highlighting its many water bodies.
When we talk about a lake's total area, we include any islands found within it. If a lake stretches across the border of two provinces, it's usually listed in the province where most of its water is located.
Top Lakes Over 400 Square Kilometers
Here's a look at Manitoba's largest lakes, all bigger than 400 square kilometers (about 154 square miles). These lakes are truly massive!
| Lake | Area (including islands) | Altitude (how high it is) | Maximum Depth | Volume (how much water it holds) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Winnipeg | 24,387 km2 (9,416 sq mi) | 217 m (712 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) | 284 km3 (68 cu mi) |
| Lake Winnipegosis | 5,374 km2 (2,075 sq mi) | 254 m (833 ft) | 18.3 m (60 ft) | 19.8 km3 (4.8 cu mi) |
| Lake Manitoba | 4,624 km2 (1,785 sq mi) | 248 m (814 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) | 22.8 km3 (5.5 cu mi) |
| Southern Indian Lake | 2,247 km2 (868 sq mi) | 254 m (833 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) | 23.4 km3 (5.6 cu mi) |
| Cedar Lake | 1,353 km2 (522 sq mi) | 253 m (830 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) | 10.2 km3 (2.4 cu mi) |
| Island Lake | 1,223 km2 (472 sq mi) | 227 m (745 ft) | 59.4 m (195 ft) | 21.8 km3 (5.2 cu mi) |
| Gods Lake | 1,151 km2 (444 sq mi) | 178 m (584 ft) | 75.3 m (247 ft) | 13.8 km3 (3.3 cu mi) |
| Cross Lake | 755 km2 (292 sq mi) | 207 m (679 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) | 0.52 km3 (0.12 cu mi) |
| Playgreen Lake | 657 km2 (254 sq mi) | 217 m (712 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) | 2.76 km3 (0.66 cu mi) |
| Dauphin Lake | 519 km2 (200 sq mi) | 260 m (850 ft) | 3.4 m (11 ft) | 1.29 km3 (0.31 cu mi) |
| Granville Lake | 490 km2 (190 sq mi) | 258 m (846 ft) | ||
| Sipiwesk Lake | 454 km2 (175 sq mi) | 183 m (600 ft) | ||
| Oxford Lake | 401 km2 (155 sq mi) | 186 m (610 ft) | ||
| Molson Lake | 400 km2 (150 sq mi) | 221 m (725 ft) |
List of Lakes by Name
This is a list of many lakes found in Manitoba, organized alphabetically. You can use this list to find specific lakes or explore how many different lakes there are!
| Top - 0-9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z |
Lakes Starting with A
- Lake Agassiz
- Alberts Lake
- Antons Lake
- Armit Lake
- Assean Lake
- Aswapiswanan Lake
- Lake Athapapuskow
Lakes Starting with B
- Bennett Lake
- Beresford Lake
- Bernic Lake
- Betula Lake
- Big Island Lake
- Big Whiteshell Lake
- Birch Lake
- Birds Hill Lake
- Bolton Lake
- Lac du Bonnet
- Boon Lake
- Booster Lake
- Bowden Lake
- Boundary Lake
- Brereton Lake
- Lac Brochet
- Bryan Lake
- Buckland Lake
- Burge Lake
- Burton Lake
Lakes Starting with C
- Cabin Lake
- Caddy Lake
- Camp Lake
- Lake Cargill
- Cedar Lake
- Clear Lake
- Clearwater Lake
- Cormorant Lake
- Crescent Lake
- Cross Lake
- Crowduck Lake
- Culdesac Lake
Lakes Starting with D
- Dauphin Lake
- De Gueldres Lake
- Lake Devonian
- Dog Lake
Lakes Starting with E
- Echo Lake
- Eden Lake
- Egenolf Lake
- Egg Lake
- Elton Lake
Lakes Starting with F
- Falcon Lake
- Falcons Bow Lake
- Fisher Lake
- Fox Lake
- Foxwarren Lake
Lakes Starting with G
- Gauer Lake
- Gods Lake
- Good Lake
- Granville Lake
Lakes Starting with H
- Holt Lake
- Horseshoe Lake
Lakes Starting with I
Lakes Starting with J
- Lake James
- Jessica Lake
- Joey Lake
Lakes Starting with K
- Kakat Lake
- Kakwusis Lake
- Kasmere Lake
- Kawakwunwit Lake
- Kingfisher Lake
- Kinsmen Lake
- Kipahigan Lake
- Kiskitto Lake
- Kiskittogisu Lake
- Kisseynew Lake
- Kississing Lake
- Knee Lake
Lakes Starting with L
- Leo Lake
- Limestone Lake
- Lindals Lake
- Little Bolton Lake
- Little Limestone Lake
- Liz Lake
- Lizard Lake
- Lone Island Lake
- Lonely Lake
- Loon Lake
- Lost Fry Lake
- Lynx Lake
Lakes Starting with M
- Mackie Lake
- Lake Manitoba
- Marchand Lake
- Mid Lake
- McKay Lake
- Minnedosa Lake
- Mitatut Lake
- Molson Lake
- Montago Lake
- Moose Lake
- Mud Turtle Lake
- Muir Lake
- Munroe Lake
- Murray Lake
- Musketasonan Lake
Lakes Starting with N
- Nao Lake
- Naosap Lake
- Naosap Mud Lake
- Natalie Lake
- Nejanilini Lake
- Neso Lake
- Nesosap Lake
- Netley Lake
- Nikotwasik Lake
- Nisto Lake
- Nistosap Lake
- Niyanun Lake
- Norman Mitchell Lake
- Norris Lake
- Nueltin Lake
Lakes Starting with O
- Oak Hammock Marsh
- Oak Lake
- Olafson Lake
- One Stone Lake
- Ospawagon Lake
- Oxford Lake
Lakes Starting with P
- Paint Lake
- Payuk Lake
- Payukosap Lake
- Pekwachnamaykoskwaskwaypinwanik Lake
- Pelican Lake
- Persian Lake
- Playgreen Lake
- Prime Lake
- Putahow Lake
Lakes Starting with R
- Red Deer Lake
- Red Sucker Lake
- Reindeer Lake
- Rice Lake
- Rock Lake
- Roderick Lake
- Rushforth Lake
Lakes Starting with S
- Lake St. Martin
- Sandy Lake
- Schist Lake
- Shethanei Lake
- Setting Lake
- Shellmouth Reservoir
- Shoal Lakes
- Sipiwesk Lake
- Sisipuk Lake
- Snowshoe Lake
- Southern Indian Lake
- South Lake
- Split Lake
- Springer Lake
- St. Malo Reservoir
- Stephenfield Lake
- Stephens Lake
- Stony Lake
- Stonys Lake
- Swamp Lake
- Swan Lake
Lakes Starting with T
- Tapukok Lake
- Thompson Lake
- Toews Lake
- Touchwood Lake
- Twin Lake
Lakes Starting with U
- Unruh Lake
- Uyenanao Lake
Lakes Starting with V
Lakes Starting with W
- Lake Wahtopanah
- Wallace Lake
- War Eagle Lake
- Wargatie Lake
- Wasp Lake
- Waterhen Lake
- Weir Lake
- West Hawk Lake
- West Lynn Lake
- White Lake
- Whitefish Lake
- Whitemouth Lake
- Lake Winnipeg
- Lake Winnipegosis
- Lake of the Woods
- Woollard Lake
Images for kids
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An amazing satellite view of Lake Winnipeg, one of the largest lakes in the world.
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A peaceful scene at Alberts Lake.
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The beautiful waters of Lake Athapapuskow.
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A cool cliff from the ancient Pre-Cambrian Shield at Thompson Lake.
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Hecla-Grindstone Provincial Park is a lovely spot on Lake Winnipeg.
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A view of Lake Winnipegosis from Winnipegosis Beach.
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See also
- List of rivers of Manitoba
- Geography of Manitoba
- Manitoba memorial lakes
