Wizard Lake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wizard Lake |
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 Wizard Lake
Location in Alberta
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| Location | Leduc County, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 53°06′41″N 113°53′42″W / 53.11139°N 113.89500°W |
| Type | Eutrophic |
| Primary outflows | Conjuring Creek |
| Catchment area | 29.8 km2 (11.5 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 11.3 km (7.0 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.5 km (0.31 mi) |
| Surface area | 2.48 km2 (0.96 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 6.2 m (20 ft) |
| Max. depth | 11.0 m (36.1 ft) |
| Residence time | 14 years |
| Surface elevation | 789 m (2,589 ft) |
Wizard Lake is a beautiful lake located in Alberta, Canada. It is about 17 km (11 mi) south of a town called Calmar. Many people love to visit Wizard Lake because it's a great place for fun activities and is not too far from Edmonton.
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What is Wizard Lake like?
Wizard Lake is a fairly small lake. Its bottom is mostly made of rock. The lake is not very deep, with an average depth of only 6.2 m (20 ft). The deepest part is about 11.0 m (36.1 ft).
Where is the best swimming spot?
There's a special part of the lake called "The Point." This area is the narrowest and has the most sand. It's known as a really good place to go for a swim!
What can you do at Wizard Lake?
Wizard Lake is a popular spot for many outdoor activities. It has a campground and places for people to enjoy the water.
What facilities are available?
The lake is home to the Jubilee Campground. This campground has 100 spots for camping. Some spots have electricity, and others are more natural. Recently, a public swimming area was built on the east side of the lake.
What fun activities can you do?
There are many exciting things to do at Wizard Lake throughout the year:
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Boating
- Camping
- Snowmobiling (in winter)
