Canada, as part of North America, ranks one of the largest and richest in land and natural resources globally. It is large in terms of covering six time zones, having an extensive wild, diverse ecosystems, and ample freshwater. In fact, there are thousands of rivers that flow across this nation, making it quite water-richest in terms of water systems.
Located north of the equator, Canada experiences long and cold winters with many snowy mountain ranges and glaciers whose frozen goodness melts during more favorable months. Natural drainage into this country’s lakes and rivers guarantees that fresh water is abundant in its supply.
Interestingly, the Great Lakes and other large lake systems represent extremely important habitats and sources of water for wildlife and human consumption. 6 deepest lakes in Canada listed below with interesting facts.
6. Superior
The Superior Lake is the largest freshwater lake in the world, both Canada and the United States share this lake. It spread in an area of 82,103 km2 and situated at 180 meters above sea level. The lake is 350 miles long and 160 miles wide and it consists of many islands and home to many settlements.
Region: Ontario, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin
Depth: 406 meters
5. Great Bear
Great Bear Lake is the largest lake by surface area covering 31,153 km2 at the elevation of 183 meters, is the 4th largest in North America and 8th largest in the world by surface area.
Region: Northwest Territories
Depth: 446 meters
4. Adams
Adams is the Coldwater Lake 63 km long and 3.2 km wide, and a surface elevation of 404 meters. Primary inflows are Upper Adams River, Momich River, and Bush Creek River, Lower Adams River is the main outflow.
Region: British Columbia
Depth: 457 meters
3. Grand
Grand is Natural Lake created by inflow of Sandy Lake, Hinds Brook, Red Indian Brook, Lewaseechjeech Brook, and Grand Lake Brook Rivers, Humber Canal and Junction Brook are the Primary outflows, the surface elevation is 85 meters.
Region: Newfoundland and Labrador
Depth: 475 meters
2. Quesnel
Quesnel is the glacial lake created by Horsefly and Mitchell River, and the origin of Quesnel River. The surface elevation is 728 meters with a surface area of 277 km2.
Region: British Columbia
Depth: 506 meters
1. Great Slave
Great Slave Lake is the remnant of a vast glacial lake the tenth-largest in the world, Hay River and Slave River are the primary inflow while Mackenzie River is the main outflow. The lake also the deepest in North America spread in an area of 27,200 km2 and a surface elevation of 156 meters.
Region: Northwest Territories
Depth: 614 meters
