Yathkyed Lake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Yathkyed Lake |
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 Yathkyed Lake
Location in Nunavut
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| Location | Kivalliq Region, Nunavut |
| Coordinates | 62°43′N 97°55′W / 62.717°N 97.917°W |
| Primary inflows | Kazan River |
| Primary outflows | Kazan River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 72 km (45 mi) |
| Max. width | 34 km (21 mi) |
| Surface area | 1,449 km2 (559 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 140 m (460 ft) |
| Settlements | uninhabited |
Yathkyed Lake is a large lake located in the Kivalliq Region of Nunavut, Canada. It is sometimes called Haecoligua, which means "white swan." This lake is one of many found along the Kazan River.
For a long time, the Sayisi Dene people lived near Yathkyed Lake. They were skilled hunters of barren-ground caribou. Evidence of the Caribou Inuit people, who also lived in the area, has been found here too.
About Yathkyed Lake
Where is Yathkyed Lake?
Yathkyed Lake is part of a very old land area called the Canadian Shield. This shield is a huge, rocky part of Canada. The lake is located between two other lakes, Angikuni Lake and Forde Lake.
Did you know that the exact middle point of Canada is just south of Yathkyed Lake? It's a cool fact about this remote area!
What is special about the area?
The land around Yathkyed Lake is known for its valuable minerals. These include uranium, copper, and molybdenum. Companies are interested in mining these minerals here. For example, Kaminak Gold Corporation owns a large area of land, about 200,000 acres, for possible mining projects.
