Upper Dumbell Lake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Upper Dumbell Lake |
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 Upper Dumbell Lake
Location in Nunavut
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| Location | Ellesmere Island, Nunavut |
| Coordinates | 82°28′N 062°30′W / 82.467°N 62.500°W |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 1 km (0.62 mi) |
| Max. width | 1 km (0.62 mi) |
| Settlements | Alert, Nunavut |
Upper Dumbell Lake is a special lake found in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, Canada. It holds the record for being the northernmost named lake in all of Canada and even the entire world!
Where is Upper Dumbell Lake?
This unique lake is located on Ellesmere Island. It sits about 5.2 km (3.2 mi) southwest of a place called Alert. Alert is Canada's northernmost settlement, meaning it's the farthest north town in the country.
Close to the Arctic Ocean
Upper Dumbell Lake is found right on the coast of the Lincoln Sea. The Lincoln Sea is part of the huge Arctic Ocean. This shows just how far north the lake really is!
What Does the Lake Look Like?
Upper Dumbell Lake has a shape that is mostly round, like a circle. It measures about 1 km (0.62 mi) across. Imagine walking around a lake that's about one kilometer wide – that's Upper Dumbell Lake!
