Wapta Lake
Wapta Lake is a glacial lake in Yoho National Park in the Canadian Rockies of eastern British Columbia, Canada.[1]
| Wapta Lake | |
|---|---|
| Location | British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 51°26′21″N 116°21′00″W |
| Type | Glacial |
| Primary inflows | Cataract Brook, Blue Creek |
| Primary outflows | Kicking Horse River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 740 m (2,430 ft) |
| Max. width | 340 m (1,120 ft) |
| Surface area | 0.2 km2 (0.077 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 1,600 m (5,200 ft) |
Wapta Lake is formed from Cataract Brook and Blue Creek in Yoho National Park, and is the source of the Kicking Horse River.
The Trans-Canada Highway passes on the north shore of the lake, while the Canadian Pacific Railway tracks follow the south shore.
See also
- List of lakes in Yoho National Park
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