Long Lake (British Columbia) facts for kids
Did you know that in British Columbia, Canada, there are 20 different lakes all named Long Lake? It's true! This can sometimes be a bit confusing, but it also shows how many beautiful lakes there are across the province.
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Exploring British Columbia's Long Lakes
What is a Lake?
A lake is a large body of water surrounded by land. Lakes are usually freshwater, meaning the water is not salty like the ocean. They are often fed by rivers or streams and can be home to many different kinds of plants and animals. People enjoy lakes for swimming, fishing, boating, and just relaxing by the water.
Why So Many "Long Lakes"?
The name "Long Lake" is very common for lakes around the world, especially in places like British Columbia. This is usually because the lake has a shape that is much longer than it is wide. Imagine a long, skinny body of water – that's often how a "Long Lake" looks! It's a simple and descriptive name that early explorers and settlers often used.
Where to Find the Long Lakes
Here are the 20 lakes in British Columbia that share the name "Long Lake":
- Long Lake (Ladysmith), located near Ladysmith, at 49°03′14″N 123°47′34″W / 49.05389°N 123.79278°W
- Long Lake (Lillooet Ranges), found in the Lillooet Ranges, at 50°07′07″N 122°21′30″W / 50.11861°N 122.35833°W
- Long Lake (Wellington), in the Wellington area of Nanaimo, at 49°12′39″N 124°00′54″W / 49.21083°N 124.01500°W
- Long Lake (East Kootenay), northwest of Windermere Lake in the East Kootenay region, at 50°31′24″N 116°06′57″W / 50.52333°N 116.11583°W
- Long Lake (Chilcotin), southwest of Williams Lake in the eastern Chilcotin, near Riske Creek, at 52°01′38″N 122°27′22″W / 52.02722°N 122.45611°W
- Long Lake (Kamloops), between Barriere and Adams Lake, northwest of Kamloops, at 51°11′02″N 119°54′17″W / 51.18389°N 119.90472°W
- Long Lake (Peace Country), south of the Redwillow River in the Peace River Country, at 54°57′04″N 120°11′48″W / 54.95111°N 120.19667°W
- Long Lake (Prince George), south of Huble Creek, northwest of Prince George, at 54°08′09″N 121°50′26″W / 54.13583°N 121.84056°W
- Long Lake (Pennask), between Peachland (southeast) and Pennask Lake (northwest), next to the Okanagan Connector, at 49°53′45″N 119°59′39″W / 49.89583°N 119.99417°W
- Long Lake (Bella Coola), southeast of Thunder Mountain on the upland north of the Bella Coola Valley, at 52°30′05″N 126°13′51″W / 52.50139°N 126.23083°W
- Long Lake (Itcha), south of Itcha Ilgachuz Provincial Park and east of Charlotte Lake, at 52°08′51″N 124°55′40″W / 52.14750°N 124.92778°W
- Long Lake (Cassiar), south of Gallic Lake, northeast of McDame Lake, at 59°21′37″N 129°32′42″W / 59.36028°N 129.54500°W
- Long Lake (Lindeman), at the south end of Lindeman Lake, at 59°45′28″N 135°09′16″W / 59.75778°N 135.15444°W
- Long Lake (Moose Valley), east of Moose Valley Provincial Park in the South Cariboo, at 51°37′59″N 121°36′35″W / 51.63306°N 121.60972°W
- Long Lake (Port McNeill), west of Port McNeill and southeast of Port Hardy, at 50°36′10″N 127°16′32″W / 50.60278°N 127.27556°W
- Long Lake (Smith Inlet), south of Smith Inlet, at 51°14′03″N 127°08′47″W / 51.23417°N 127.14639°W
- Long Lake (Batchelor), in the area of the Batchelor Range northwest of Kamloops, at 50°46′47″N 120°24′36″W / 50.77972°N 120.41000°W
- Long Lake (Big Bar), east of Big Bar Ferry and west of White Lake, at 51°23′45″N 121°56′52″W / 51.39583°N 121.94778°W
- Long Lake (Cheslatta), south of François Lake near Cheslatta IR No. 1, at 53°57′03″N 125°46′47″W / 53.95083°N 125.77972°W
