Comox Lake

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.

Comox Lake
Comox Lake
LocationBritish Columbia
Coordinates49°36′43″N 125°10′32″W
Primary inflows
  • Puntledge River
  • Cruickshank River
Primary outflows
  • Puntledge River
Basin countriesCanada
Surface area16.2 km2 (6.3 sq mi)
Surface elevation142 m (466 ft)
SettlementsCumberland

Comox lake is well known for its surrounding hiking and bike trails.

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