Wizard Lake

Wizard Lake is a lake in Alberta, Canada located 17 km (11 mi) south of Calmar. It is a popular recreation spot due to its proximity to Edmonton.

Wizard Lake
Wizard Lake
LocationLeduc County, Alberta
Coordinates53°06′41″N 113°53′42″W
TypeEutrophic
Primary outflowsConjuring Creek
Catchment area29.8 km2 (11.5 sq mi)
Basin countriesCanada
Max. length11.3 km (7.0 mi)
Max. width0.5 km (0.31 mi)
Surface area2.48 km2 (0.96 sq mi)
Average depth6.2 m (20 ft)
Max. depth11.0 m (36.1 ft)
Residence time14 years
Surface elevation789 m (2,589 ft)
ReferencesAtlas of Alberta Lakes [1]

Geography

Wizard Lake is a relatively small lake. The bottom is mostly rock and has a shallow depth with the average being only 6.2 m (20 ft).[1] "The Point" is a nickname for the narrowest and most sandy part of the lake which is a good swimming spot.

Amenities

Wizard Lake is home to Jubilee Campground which has 100 stalls (33 power, 67 Natural) in total.[2] The lake has recently been refitted on the east shore for a public swimming location.

Activities
  • Swimming
  • Fishing
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Snowmobiling

See also

References
  1. "Wizard Lake". albertalakes.ualberta.ca. University of Alberta Press. 1990. Archived from the original on December 20, 2020. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
  2. "Jubilee Park Campground". www.leduc-county.com. Leduc County. September 21, 2020. Archived from the original on September 26, 2020. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
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