Comox Lake
Comox Lake is a glacier fed freshwater lake located in mid-Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. It is located northwest of the smaller Beaufort Lake in the Comox Valley near Cumberland, British Columbia, and about 10km southwest of Courtenay. The lake is a reservoir for drinking water and for hydroelectric power.
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  Comox Lake | |
| Location | British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 49°36′43″N 125°10′32″W |
| Primary outflows | Puntledge River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Surface area | 16.2 km2 (6.3 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 142 m (466 ft) |
| Settlements | Cumberland |
Comox lake is well known for its surrounding hiking and bike trails.[1][2]
References
- "BC Parks" (PDF). BC Parks. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- "Amazing Vancouver Island". Amazing Vancouver Island. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
External links
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