Battle Lake (Alberta)
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Battle Lake is a lake
in Alberta
, Canada
. It is located in the county of Wetaskiwin
approximately 100 km (62 mi) southwest of Edmonton
. A hamlet by the same name is located just east of the lake. Battle River originates in the lake.
Lake
A lake is a body of relatively still fresh or salt water of considerable size, localized in a basin, that is surrounded by land. Lakes are inland and not part of the ocean and therefore are distinct from lagoons, and are larger and deeper than ponds. Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams,...
in Alberta
Alberta
Alberta is a province of Canada. It had an estimated population of 3.7 million in 2010 making it the most populous of Canada's three prairie provinces...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. It is located in the county of Wetaskiwin
Wetaskiwin County No. 10, Alberta
The County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 is a municipal district in central Alberta, Canada, south of Edmonton.It is located in Census Division 11. The County seat is in Wetaskiwin.-Demographics:...
approximately 100 km (62 mi) southwest of Edmonton
Edmonton
Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census...
. A hamlet by the same name is located just east of the lake. Battle River originates in the lake.