Hastings Lake (Alberta)
| Hastings Lake | |
|---|---|
| a-ka-ka-kwa-tikh | |
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  Hastings Lake Location within Alberta | |
| Location | Strathcona County, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 53°25′03″N 112°54′35″W / 53.41750°N 112.90972°W |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 1.7 km (1.1 mi) |
| Max. width | 6 km (3.7 mi) |
Surface area | 8.71 km2 (3.36 sq mi) |
Average depth | 2.4 m (7 ft 10 in) |
| Max. depth | 7.3 m (24 ft) |
Surface elevation | 738 m (2,421 ft) |
| References | Hastings Lake |
Hastings Lake is a lake in Alberta, Canada. It is located in Strathcona County, east of Cooking Lake, and 45 minutes east of Edmonton.
Information
[edit]The lake was named in 1884 for Tom Hastings, a member of Tyrell's geological survey party. The Cree name for the lake was a-ka-ka-kwa-tikh, which means "the lake that does not freeze".[1]
The large forested area in the Hastings Lake watershed is a key area for moose and white-tailed deer. With close proximity to the Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Wildlife, Grazing and Provincial Recreation Area and the Waskahegan Staging Area, many hiking and cross-country skiing possibilities exists.[2]
For many years Hastings Lake has been an attraction for bird enthusiasts as it is home to many species of water birds. The white pelican and the cormorant make it a bird-watching destination.[3] The islands of Hastings Lake were named as one of the "Special Places 2000" by the Alberta Government.[3]
Activities include kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, or other water-based activities, or bird hunting.[4]
Hastings Lake has a historic, faith based summer camp located on the southern shore of Hastings Lake, operating since 1938. Camp options include youth camps, family camps for all ages, day camps, and group rentals.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Sinn, Caleb; Peter, Bradley (Summer 2022). "Hastings Lake Report" (PDF). Alberta Lake Management Society. p. 3. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Hastings Lake Archived 2008-05-17 at the Wayback Machine
- 1 2 "Strathcona County: Hastings Lake". Strathcona County. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
- ↑ P, Phrank (10 January 2022). "Hastings Lake Islands Natural Area". SAPAA. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
- ↑ "Hastings Lake Bible Camp - Summer Camp - Sherwood Park". Hastings Lake. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
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