Waterhen Lake (Manitoba) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Waterhen Lake
Location of Waterhen Lake east of Lake Winnipegosis
Waterhen Lake Location in Manitoba
Location	Manitoba
Coordinates	52°6′12″N 99°33′30″W / 52.10333°N 99.55833°W / 52.10333; -99.55833
Primary inflows	West Waterhen River, Little Waterhen River
Primary outflows	Waterhen River (to Lake Manitoba)
Basin countries	Canada

Waterhen Lake is a beautiful lake located in Manitoba, Canada. It's about 300 kilometers (186 miles) north of Winnipeg, the capital city of Manitoba. This lake sits right between two much larger lakes: Lake Winnipeg and Lake Winnipegosis.

Where Waterhen Lake Gets Its Water

Waterhen Lake is an important part of a bigger water system. It receives water from two rivers. These are the West Waterhen River and the Little Waterhen River. Both of these rivers flow north into Waterhen Lake. They start from Long Island Bay, which is at the southeast end of Lake Winnipegosis.

How Waterhen Lake Connects to Other Lakes

After filling Waterhen Lake, the water continues its journey. The Waterhen River flows out of Waterhen Lake. This river then travels south for about 22 kilometers (13.5 miles). It eventually empties into the northern part of Lake Manitoba. This means Waterhen Lake acts like a link between Lake Winnipegosis and Lake Manitoba.

Communities Near Waterhen Lake

An important community is located on the south shore of Waterhen Lake. This is the Waterhen Indian Reserve No. 45. It is also known simply as "Waterhen." This reserve is the home community of the Skownan First Nation. A First Nation is one of the Indigenous peoples of Canada.