Playgreen Lake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Playgreen Lake |
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Playgreen Lake north of Lake Winnipeg
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 Playgreen Lake
Location in Manitoba
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| Location | Division No. 22, Manitoba |
| Coordinates | 54°02′N 98°14′W / 54.033°N 98.233°W |
| Primary inflows | Nelson River |
| Primary outflows | Nelson River |
| Catchment area | 5,322 km2 (2,055 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Surface area | 657 km2 (254 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Max. depth | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Water volume | 2.76 km3 (2,240,000 acre⋅ft) |
| Residence time | 0.04 years |
| Shore length1 | 471 km (293 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 217 m (712 ft) |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Playgreen Lake is a large lake found in the province of Manitoba, Canada. It covers an area of about 657 square kilometers (254 square miles). This makes it the ninth largest lake in Manitoba!
Playgreen Lake is an important part of the Nelson River system. It is located about 10 kilometers (6 miles) north of Lake Winnipeg. A British explorer named Peter Fidler was the first to map this lake in 1809.
Water Flow
The Nelson River flows into Playgreen Lake from Lake Winnipeg. After passing through Playgreen Lake, the Nelson River splits into two main channels. These channels then flow into another lake called Cross Lake.
East Channel
The east channel of the Nelson River starts from the southeast part of Playgreen Lake. It flows into a smaller lake called Little Playgreen Lake. From there, the east channel continues north. It passes through Pipestone Lake on its way to Cross Lake.
An important historical river, the Echimamish River, connects to this section. It leads to the Hayes River and then to York Factory on Hudson Bay. These rivers were very important Canadian canoe routes during the early North American fur trade. Traders used them to transport furs and goods.
West Channel
The west channel of the Nelson River flows out of the northern parts of Playgreen Lake. It also connects to Kiskittogisu Lake and Kiskitto Lake. This channel then flows into Cross Lake. Here, you can find the Manitoba Hydro's Jenpeg Generating Station and Dam. This station helps to produce electricity.
