Gull Lake (Alberta)
Gull Lake is a large lake in central Alberta, Canada. It is a popular recreational lake with its southern shores boasting large sandy beaches. Gull Lake is centrally located between Edmonton and Calgary and lies in two counties, Ponoka County and Lacombe County. The lake is accessed west of Ponoka on Highway 53 to get to the north side, or west of Lacombe on Highway 12 to reach the southern shores.
| Gull Lake | |
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Gulls of Gull Lake, Alberta | |
Gull Lake | |
| Location | Lacombe County / Ponoka County, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 52°32′30″N 114°00′27″W |
| Primary outflows | Blindman River |
| Catchment area | 206 km2 (80 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Surface area | 80.6 km2 (31.1 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 5.4 m (18 ft) |
| Max. depth | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Residence time | >100 years |
| Surface elevation | 899 m (2,949 ft) |
| Settlements | Gull Lake |
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