Loon Lake, British Columbia facts for kids

Loon Lake, British Columbia is a name given to many beautiful lakes across the province of British Columbia, Canada. This name is very common because of a special bird called the Loon, which often lives on these lakes. When you hear "Loon Lake" in British Columbia, it could be one of several different places!

Why So Many Loon Lakes?

Many lakes in British Columbia are named "Loon Lake" because of the common loon, a type of water bird. Loons are known for their unique and haunting calls, which can be heard echoing across the water. They are also excellent divers and swimmers, spending most of their lives on lakes and large rivers. Settlers and explorers often named lakes after the animals they saw there, and the loon was a very noticeable bird.

Lakes with the Exact Name

British Columbia has several lakes that are officially called "Loon Lake." Each one is a unique natural spot, often surrounded by forests and mountains. These lakes are found in different parts of the province, from coastal areas to the interior.

• Loon Lake, British Columbia (Lillooet Land District)
• Loon Lake, British Columbia (Alberni Land District) 49°15′12″N 124°41′59″W / 49.253333°N 124.699722°W / 49.253333; -124.699722
• Loon Lake, British Columbia (Queen Charlotte Land District) 53°41′59″N 132°05′43″W / 53.699722°N 132.095278°W / 53.699722; -132.095278
• Loon Lake, British Columbia (Kamloops Division Yale Land District) 49°53′26″N 120°32′11″W / 49.890556°N 120.536389°W / 49.890556; -120.536389
• Loon Lake, British Columbia (Kootenay Land District) 49°42′50″N 116°54′53″W / 49.713889°N 116.914722°W / 49.713889; -116.914722
• Loon Lake, British Columbia (Osoyoos Division Yale Land District) 50°06′18″N 119°08′02″W / 50.105°N 119.133889°W / 50.105; -119.133889
• Loon Lake, British Columbia (Kootenay Land District) 49°06′49″N 115°06′23″W / 49.113611°N 115.106389°W / 49.113611; -115.106389
• Loon Lake, British Columbia (Kootenay Land District) 51°03′21″N 116°48′18″W / 51.055833°N 116.805°W / 51.055833; -116.805
• Loon Lake, British Columbia (New Westminster Land District) 49°18′36″N 122°35′18″W / 49.31°N 122.588333°W / 49.31; -122.588333

Lakes with Similar Names

Besides the lakes named exactly "Loon Lake," there are also a few others with very similar names. These names also point to the presence of loons or a connection to them.

• Upper Loon Lake, British Columbia (Lillooet Land District) 51°11′19″N 121°02′14″W / 51.188611°N 121.037222°W / 51.188611; -121.037222
• Big Loon Lake, British Columbia (Range 5 Coast Land District) 54°45′51″N 125°50′12″W / 54.764167°N 125.836667°W / 54.764167; -125.836667