Courtenay Lake[1] is a lake in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It is situated in the Churchill River Upland ecozone[2] in the north-eastern corner of the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District. The lake is set in a forest of jack pine and most of the eastern shore is part of a provincial campground. Access to the lake and park is from Highway 905.[3] The only service near the lake is Km 147 Lamp Lighters Lodge, which is a motel, gas station, and restaurant on Highway 905.[4]
| Courtenay Lake | |
|---|---|
  Courtenay Lake Location in Saskatchewan  Courtenay Lake Courtenay Lake (Canada) | |
| Location | Northern Saskatchewan Administration District |
| Coordinates | 57°24′00″N 103°58′02″W / 57.4001°N 103.9671°W |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Surface area | 363 ha (900 acres) |
| Surface elevation | 411 m (1,348 ft) |
Courtenay Lake Recreation Site
editCourtenay Lake Recreation Site (57°23′32″N 103°58′00″W / 57.3923°N 103.9667°W)[5] is a rustic campground and picnic area located on the eastern shore of Courtenay Lake. The site has five campsites, a naturally sandy beach, and a boat launch for access to the lake. Lake trout are the most commonly found fish in the lake.[6][7][8]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Courtenay Lake". Canadian Geographical Names Database. Government of Canada. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ "Ecoregions of Saskatchewan". usask. University of Saskatchewan. 30 May 2008. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
- ^ "Courtenay Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada". Mindat.org. mindat.org and the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ "Courtenay Lake". Angler's Atlas. Angler's Atlas. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ "Courtenay Lake Recreation Site". Canadian Geographical Names Database. Government of Canada. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ "Courtenay Lake Campground". Tourism Saskatchewan. Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ Kos, Veronica (2 October 2018). "30 Free Places to Camp in Saskatchewan". Explore-mag. Explore-mag. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ Lemna, Sam (3 January 2023). "Where to Camp for Free in Saskatchewan". RV Direct Insurance. RV Direct Insurance Ltd. Retrieved 15 March 2024.