Wizard Lake | |
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Wizard Lake | |
Location | Leduc County, Alberta |
Coordinates | 53°06′41″N 113°53′42″W / 53.11139°N 113.89500°W / 53.11139; -113.89500 |
Type | Eutrophic |
Primary outflows | Conjuring Creek |
Catchment area | 29.8 km (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 km (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) |
References | Atlas of Alberta Lakes |
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
See also
References
- ^ "Wizard Lake". albertalakes.ualberta.ca. University of Alberta Press. 1990. Archived from the original on December 20, 2020. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
- "Jubilee Park Campground". www.leduc-county.com. Leduc County. September 21, 2020. Archived from the original on September 26, 2020. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
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