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Waskesiu Lake [2] (/ ˌ w ɑː s k ə ˈ s uː /) is a lake located roughly in the centre of Prince Albert National Park. The lake's name means red deer or elk in the Cree language . Waskesiu Lake is by far the most developed lake in the park, and features a variety of recreational facilities along all sides of its shoreline, including camping ...
Prince Albert National Park encompasses 3,874 square kilometres (1,496 sq mi) in central Saskatchewan, Canada and is about 200 kilometres (120 mi) north of Saskatoon. Though declared a national park March 24, 1927, official opening ceremonies weren't performed by Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King until August 10, 1928. [ 2 ]
Waskesiu Lake, also referred to as Waskesiu, is a hamlet in Prince Albert National Park, Saskatchewan, Canada. [2] The hamlet is the only community within the park, located on the southern shore of Waskesiu Lake, is about 90 km (56 mi) north of Prince Albert.
The north section is deep, with depths of up to 40 metres (130 ft), while the south section is shallow at only 7 metres (23 ft) deep. The lake is situated at the western end of the Waskesiu Upland, and, as such, the upland's western slopes are within the lake's catchment. Prince Albert National Park encompasses much of the Waskesiu Upland. [4]
Montreal Lakes's catchment includes the northern slopes of the Waskesiu Hills [4] and the southern and eastern slopes of the Thunder Hills. [5] Waskasiu River is the primary inflow. It enters the lake at its south-western shore and its drainage basin includes the aforementioned Waskesiu Hills, Waskesiu Lake, and Kingsmere Lake.
The source of Waskesiu River is at the north-eastern corner of Waskesiu Lake, just north of the village of Waskesiu Lake, in Prince Albert National Park.While the river itself is relatively short, it has a significant catchment area that includes the northern slopes of the Waskesiu Hills, Waskesiu Lake, and Kingsmere Lake. [2]
Prince Albert National Park encompasses most of Waskesiu Hills, the southern part of Thunder Hills, and the lowlands between them. The park has several campgrounds, multiple hiking trails of varying difficulty, [10] and access to several lakes for recreation. On the southern shore of Waskesiu Lake is the village of Waskesiu Lake.
King Island is a small island situated near the western shore of Waskesiu Lake. The island is named for William Lyon Mackenzie King, local Member of Parliament and Canadian Prime Minister who established Prince Albert National Park. The island features a hiking trail and picnic facilities.