Lac La Martre
| Lac La Martre | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | Northwest Territories |
| Coordinates | 63°21′N 117°58′W / 63.350°N 117.967°WCoordinates: 63°21′N 117°58′W / 63.350°N 117.967°W |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Surface area | 1,776 km2 (686 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 265 m (869 ft) |
| Frozen | Mid October to mid June |
| Settlements | community of Whatì |
| References | [1][2] |
Lac La Martre, is the third largest lake in the Northwest Territories, Canada.[3] It is located approximately 125 mi (201 km) northwest of the territorial capital of Yellowknife. The Tlicho community of Whati (formerly called Lac La Martre) is located on the east shore of Lac La Martre.
Fauna
The lake is located on a main north/south bird migration route. Hundreds of thousands of ducks, geese and other migratory bird species gather to feed in the marshes.[4]
Demographics
Whatì, a small First Nations community with a population of 460, is located nearby.
Map
See also
References
- ↑ "Principal lakes, elevation and area, by province and territory". Statistics Canada. 2005-02-02. Retrieved 2015-03-11.
- ↑ "World Lake Database (Lakes in Canada)". Retrieved 2015-02-21.
- ↑ The Atlas of Canada - Lakes
- ↑ Discover North - Lac La Marte
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