Comox Lake
Lake in British Columbia, Canada
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Comox Lake is a glacier fed freshwater lake located in mid-Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. It is located northwest of the smaller Beaufort Lake in the Comox Valley near Cumberland, British Columbia, and about 8km southwest of Courtenay. The lake is a reservoir for drinking water and for hydroelectric power.
LocationBritish Columbia
Coordinates49°36′43″N 125°10′32″W
Primary inflows
- Puntledge River
- Cruickshank River
| Comox Lake | |
|---|---|
| Location | British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 49°36′43″N 125°10′32″W |
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| Primary outflows | |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Surface area | 16.2 km2 (6.3 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 142 m (466 ft) |
| Settlements | Cumberland |
Comox lake is well known for its surrounding hiking and bike trails.[1][2]