Quennell Lake
Quennell Lake | |
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![]() Shoreline of Quennell Lake, with the island visible across the water | |
![]() ![]() Quennell Lake | |
Location | Vancouver Island, British Columbia |
Coordinates | 49°5′N 123°49′W / 49.083°N 123.817°WCoordinates: 49°5′N 123°49′W / 49.083°N 123.817°W |
Basin countries | Canada |
Surface area | 1.4 km (0.9 mi) |
Average depth | 3.5 m (11 ft) |
Max. depth | 6.9 m (23 ft) |
Water volume | 4,159,000 m3 (146,900,000 cu ft) |
Shore length1 | 14,700 m (48,200 ft) |
Surface elevation | 33 m (108 ft) |
Islands | 3,400 m (11,200 ft) |
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. |
Quennell Lake is a lake located the eastern side of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. It is located between Ladysmith and Nanaimo in the area of .[1] The lake is used extensively for recreational activities including swimming, canoeing, and fishing.[2][3] The lake and surrounding wetlands are home to a wide range of birds and mature Douglas fir forest, and is considered a fragile ecosystem.[by whom?][4][5]
References[]
- ^ "Quennell Lake". Canoe & Kayak Vancouver Island.
- ^ "Quennel-Holden Water Allocation Plan" (PDF). Government of BC.
- ^ "Quennell Lake". Anglers Atlas.
- ^ "Quennell Lake". Ebird.
- ^ "Terrestrial Ecosystem Map" (PDF). Government of BC.
Categories:
- Lakes of Vancouver Island
- Cedar Land District