Molson Lake (Manitoba)
Encyclopedia
Molson Lake is a lake
in Northern Region
, Manitoba
, Canada
and the source of the Hayes River
. It is located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) northeast of the community of Norway House
.
The lake is 45 kilometres (28 mi) long and 22 kilometres (14 mi) wide, has an area of 400 square kilometres (154 sq mi), and lies at an elevation of 221 metres (725 ft). The primary inflows are the Molson River and Keepeewiskawakun River at the south, and the primary outflow is the Hayes River at the north of the lake, which heads towards Robinson Lake.
Molson Lake Airport
is on the north shore of the lake at the west end.
from the Hayes River outlet
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 Northern Region
Northern Region, Manitoba
The Northern Region is a region in the Canadian province of Manitoba. It is situated on the Canadian Shield and includes Manitoba's Hudson Bay coastline. The major economic activities are mining and tourism. The region is composed of four census divisions: 19 and 21–23...
, Manitoba
Manitoba
Manitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other...
, 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...
and the source of the Hayes River
Hayes River
The Hayes River is a river in Northern Region, Manitoba, Canada that flows from Molson Lake to Hudson Bay at York Factory. It was an historically important river in the development of Canada, and is today a Canadian Heritage River and the longest naturally flowing river in Manitoba.-Course:The...
. It is located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) northeast of the community of Norway House
Norway House, Manitoba
- Treaty and York Boat Days :Held annually each summer, the York Boat events serve as the main attraction.-External links:* * * *...
.
The lake is 45 kilometres (28 mi) long and 22 kilometres (14 mi) wide, has an area of 400 square kilometres (154 sq mi), and lies at an elevation of 221 metres (725 ft). The primary inflows are the Molson River and Keepeewiskawakun River at the south, and the primary outflow is the Hayes River at the north of the lake, which heads towards Robinson Lake.
Molson Lake Airport
Molson Lake Airport
Molson Lake Airport, , is located northwest of Molson Lake, Manitoba, Canada. The airstrip services Molson Lake Lodge and is maintained by the workers at the lodge....
is on the north shore of the lake at the west end.
Tributaries
CounterclockwiseClockwise
Circular motion can occur in two possible directions. A clockwise motion is one that proceeds in the same direction as a clock's hands: from the top to the right, then down and then to the left, and back to the top...
from the Hayes River outlet
- Panepuyew Creek
- Paimusk Creek
- Keepeewiskawakun River
- Molson River