1. Lake Facts
Canada Lake Facts
Canada has more lake area than any other country in the world and so it should come as no surprise that roughly 20% of the world’s freshwater is to be found there.
There are an estimated 2 million lakes in Canada covering approximately 7.6% of Canada’s land area.
The largest lake wholly in Canada is Great Bear Lake, Northwest Territories, covering an area of 31,328 square kilometres.
The deepest lake in Canada is Great Slave Lake, Northwest Territories, which is 614 metres deep.
Canadians love their lakes and they are many outdoor tourism and recreation activities around them such as fishing, kayaking, hiking and biking.
Largest Lake In Each Canadian province
Lakes lying across provincial boundaries are listed in the province with the greater lake area.
* Area of lake found in Canada.
Source: Natural Resources Canada and Environment Canada