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Artificial lake in Coquitlam, BC, Canada From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lafarge Lake is a five-hectare man-made lake, located in Town Centre Park in central Coquitlam, British Columbia. The Evergreen Cultural Centre lies on the southwest corner of the lake, and the Water's Edge Festival is held on the lake shore for 25 continuous hours in March.[1]
Lafarge Lake | |
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Location | Coquitlam, British Columbia |
Coordinates | 49.287°N 122.7889°W |
Type | Artificial lake |
Basin countries | Canada |
Surface area | 5 ha (12 acres) |
Average depth | 4 m (13 ft) |
Max. depth | 8 m (26 ft) |
Surface elevation | 31 m (102 ft) |
The area was originally a quarry, but in the 1970s the land was transferred to the city of Coquitlam, and a successful reclamation project ensued.[2]
The lake is home to many species of waterfowl, as well as beavers, common carp, brown bullhead, bluegill, and is stocked with rainbow trout in the spring and fall.
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