Emma Lake (Saskatchewan)

Emma Lake
Emma Lake
Emma Lake is located in Saskatchewan
Emma Lake
Emma Lake
Location in Saskatchewan
Emma Lake is located in Canada
Emma Lake
Emma Lake
Emma Lake (Canada)
LocationLakeland No. 521, Saskatchewan
Coordinates53°36′35″N 105°54′50″W / 53.60972°N 105.91389°W / 53.60972; -105.91389
TypeLake
Primary inflowsMontreal Creek, Emma Lake Diversion
Primary outflowsChristopher Lake diversion
Catchment area161 km2 (62 sq mi)
Basin countriesCanada
Surface area1,874 ha (4,630 acres)
Max. depth10.1 m (33 ft)
Shore length166.9 km (41.6 mi)
Surface elevation516 m (1,693 ft)
Islands
  • Fairy Island
  • Cattle Island
SettlementsEmma Lake
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Emma Lake[1] is a recreational lake in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It is located near the southern limit of the boreal forest, about 45 kilometres (28 mi) north of Prince Albert. The lake is within the District of Lakeland No. 521 and east of Prince Albert National Park.[2] There are several small communities and recreational opportunities around Emma Lake and much of the northern half is within Great Blue Heron Provincial Park.[3] Access to the lakes is from Highways 953, 952, and 263.

  1. ^ "Emma Lake". Canadian Geographical Names Database. Government of Canada. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
  2. ^ "Lakeland District". Lakeland 521. Lakeland 521. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
  3. ^ "Great Blue Heron Provincial Park". Tourism Saskatchewan. Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 23 August 2022.