Upper Kananaskis Lake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Upper Kananaskis Lake |
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 Upper Kananaskis Lake
Location in Alberta
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| Location | Kananaskis, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 50°37′05″N 115°09′15″W / 50.61806°N 115.15417°W |
| Type | Reservoir, oligotrophic |
| Primary inflows | Upper Kananaskis River |
| Primary outflows | Lower Kananaskis Lake |
| Catchment area | 139 km2 (54 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Surface area | 7.8 km2 (3.0 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 32 m (105 ft) |
| Max. depth | 108 m (354 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 1,720 m (5,640 ft) |
Upper Kananaskis Lake is a beautiful lake in Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada. It started as a natural lake but was changed into a reservoir. This means its water level can be controlled by people.
It's found in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, right next to Lower Kananaskis Lake. Both lakes are important parts of the area.
This lake is part of a system of natural and human-made lakes in the Kananaskis and Bow Valleys. These lakes help make electricity, which is called hydroelectric power. They also help control floods and store water for cities like Calgary.
People love to visit the lake for fun activities. There are many hiking paths around the lake. In the winter, these paths become great trails for cross-country skiing.
Awesome Hiking Trails
Upper Kananaskis Lake is a starting point for many exciting trails. You can explore the beautiful nature around the lake and in the nearby mountains. Remember to always be prepared when hiking!
- Upper Kananaskis Lake Circuit
- Rawson Lake Trail
- Aster Lake Route (this trail also goes to Hidden Lake)
- Three Isle Lake Trail
- Maude-Lawson Trail (to Lawson Lake)
- Mount Indefatigable Trail
- Elk Pass Trail (to Fox, Frozen, Upper Elk, and Lower Elk Lakes)
- Northover Ridge Route
Climate Around the Lake
The area around Upper Kananaskis Lake has a type of weather called a subarctic climate. This means winters are very cold and snowy. Summers are usually mild.
Temperatures can drop below −20 degrees Celsius (that's −4 degrees Fahrenheit). With the wind, it can feel even colder, sometimes below −30 degrees Celsius (−22 degrees Fahrenheit)! So, if you visit in winter, dress very warmly!
Images for kids
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Lower and Upper Kananaskis Lakes
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Upper and Lower Kananaskis Lakes
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Upper Kananaskis Lake from the summit of Mount Tyrwhitt
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Upper Kananskis Lake and Mount Lyautey
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Elpoca Mountain and the Opal Range seen from Upper Kananaskis Lake
