Gander Lake
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Gander Lake is located in the central part of the Canadian
island of Newfoundland in the province
of Newfoundland and Labrador
. It is the third-largest lake on Newfoundland.
Measuring 56 km (34.8 mi) in length and several kilometres in width, the lake is oriented roughly northwest–southeast. The town of Gander
is located on the eastern shore at roughly its mid-point, and the towns of Appleton
and Glenwood
are situated on the northern extremity of the lake, on the banks of the Gander River
. Gander Lake has been measured to 288 m (944.9 ft) in some areas, but has been estimated to much deeper depths, though not validated due to unclear openings in the "bottom" of the lake. It is the main source of water for the towns of Gander, Appleton and Glenwood.
Near the southeastern end of the lake, just over 12 km (7.5 mi) outside of the town of Gander, there is a small, quarry-cut, artificial harbour, commonly known as "Little Harbour". This area is a common public boat launch for owners of pleasure craft
. The area hosts three separate boat launch docks, the largest of which was rebuilt in the summer of 1997. The docks are commonly used by the local swimmers as diving platforms. The harbour also contains a concrete boat launch and a fire pit
area for day trips. Camping is frowned upon, if not outright forbidden in the immediate area of the boat launch. However there are several pebble beaches which are used by tenters, accessible from a hiking trail over a rocky hill to the northwest. Boaters have much better access to both pebble and sand beaches. There are many long stretches of beaches, such as one commonly known as the "fifteen mile brook", which are excellent for camping (as long as you don't forget to bring bug spray). Other well known areas throughout the lake include "Hunt's Cove", "Southwest" and "Gander River".
Canada
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island of Newfoundland in the province
Provinces and territories of Canada
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of Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
. It is the third-largest lake on Newfoundland.
Measuring 56 km (34.8 mi) in length and several kilometres in width, the lake is oriented roughly northwest–southeast. The town of Gander
Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador
Gander is a Canadian town located in the northeastern part of the island of Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, approximately south of Gander Bay, south of Twillingate and east of Grand Falls-Windsor...
is located on the eastern shore at roughly its mid-point, and the towns of Appleton
Appleton, Newfoundland and Labrador
Appleton is a Canadian town in the northeastern part of Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.It is located in Division No. 6, on Gander Lake, south east of Glenwood...
and Glenwood
Glenwood, Newfoundland and Labrador
Glenwood is a town in northeastern Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is in Division No. 6 on Gander Lake.According to the 2001 Statistics Canada Census:*Population: 845*% Change : -5.4*Dwellings: 345*Area : 6.92...
are situated on the northern extremity of the lake, on the banks of the Gander River
Gander River
The Gander River is a river in eastern Newfoundland, Canada. It is 110 miles long and originates at Partridgeberry Hill, south of Grand Falls. The river then flows northeast to Gander Lake and on to Gander Bay on the Atlantic Ocean.-External links:...
. Gander Lake has been measured to 288 m (944.9 ft) in some areas, but has been estimated to much deeper depths, though not validated due to unclear openings in the "bottom" of the lake. It is the main source of water for the towns of Gander, Appleton and Glenwood.
Near the southeastern end of the lake, just over 12 km (7.5 mi) outside of the town of Gander, there is a small, quarry-cut, artificial harbour, commonly known as "Little Harbour". This area is a common public boat launch for owners of pleasure craft
Pleasure craft
A pleasure craft is a boat used for personal, family, and sometimes sportsmanlike recreation. Typically such watercraft are motorized and are used for holidays, for example on a river, lake, canal or waterway. Pleasure craft are normally kept at a marina...
. The area hosts three separate boat launch docks, the largest of which was rebuilt in the summer of 1997. The docks are commonly used by the local swimmers as diving platforms. The harbour also contains a concrete boat launch and a fire pit
Fire ring
A fire ring is a device used to contain campfires and prevent them from spreading and turning into wildfires.A fire ring is designed to contain a fire that is built directly upon the ground, such as a campfire. Fire rings have no bottom, and are simply circles made of forged metal, stones,...
area for day trips. Camping is frowned upon, if not outright forbidden in the immediate area of the boat launch. However there are several pebble beaches which are used by tenters, accessible from a hiking trail over a rocky hill to the northwest. Boaters have much better access to both pebble and sand beaches. There are many long stretches of beaches, such as one commonly known as the "fifteen mile brook", which are excellent for camping (as long as you don't forget to bring bug spray). Other well known areas throughout the lake include "Hunt's Cove", "Southwest" and "Gander River".