Lesser Slave Lake

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Lesser Slave Lake is a lake located in central Alberta, Canada, northwest of Edmonton. It is the second largest lake entirely within Albertan boundaries, covering 1168 square km and measuring approximately 100 km long and 15 km at its widest point. It drains eastwards into the Athabasca River by way of the Lesser Slave River.

Due to its location, Lesser Slave Lake is popular with birders, being located on a major fly-way for migrating birds, most notably eagles and pelicans.

Nearby Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park has lakeside camping facilities, located along sand beaches. Fishing is popular and legal.

External links

• Lesser Slave Lake Bird Observatory
• Big Lake Country Tourism AssociationTemplate:Alberta-geo-stub