Blachford Lake
Mackenzie River drainage basin showing Blachford Lake's general position in the Western Canadian Arctic
Blachford Lake, is a remote lake in Northern Canada, near Yellowknife. The lake is 17 km (11 mi) and sits on precambrian rock. The lake is located at 62 09.97'N, 112 40.96' W and is to the north of the start eastern arm of the Great Slave Lake.
Royal Visit
A more detailed map of the area surrounding Blachford Lake
The lake was visited by The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their 2011 tour of Canada; during the visit they were taken to an uninhabited island where they were prepared supper by a local cook.[1]
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Coordinates: 62°10′05″N 112°36′32″W / 62.168°N 112.609°W
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