Lac des Arcs is a lake in Alberta

Alberta

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, Canada

Canada

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 that forms part of the Bow River

Bow River

The Bow River is a river in the Canadian province of Alberta. It is a tributary of the South Saskatchewan River, and is considered the headwater of the Nelson River....

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Located within Alberta's Rockies

Alberta's Rockies

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, the Hamlet

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 of Lac des Arcs

Lac Des Arcs, Alberta

Lac des Arcs is a hamlet in Alberta, Canada within the Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8. It is located on the south side of the Bow River opposite the Hamlet of Exshaw and has an elevation of . Highway 1 borders Lac des Arcs on the south.The hamlet is located in census division No...

 is located on the lake's southeastern shore, while the Lafarge

Lafarge

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 Exshaw Plant and a limestone

Limestone

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 quarry

Quarry

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 lie on the lake's northern shore.

The Trans-Canada Highway

Trans-Canada Highway

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 runs along the southern shore, and a Canadian Pacific Railway

Canadian Pacific Railway

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 line and Highway 1A follow the northern shore. The lake is also locally known for having a small island with nothing but a picnic bench on it, which is visible from the Trans-Canada Highway.