Wizard Lake facts for kids
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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 lake in Alberta, Canada located 17 km (11 mi) south of Calmar. It is a popular recreation spot due to its proximity to Edmonton.
Geography
Wizard Lake is a relatively small lake. The bottom is mostly rock and has a shallow depth with the average being only 6.2 m (20 ft). "The Point" is a nickname for the narrowest and most sandy part of the lake which is a good swimming spot.
Amenities
Wizard Lake is home to Jubilee Campground which has 100 stalls (33 power, 67 Natural) in total. The lake has recently been refitted on the east shore for a public swimming location.
Activities
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Boating
- Camping
- Snowmobiling
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