Blachford Lake

Mackenzie River drainage basin showing Blachford Lake's general position in the Western Canadian Arctic

Blachford Lake, is a remote lake in Northern Canada, near Yellowknife. The lake is 17 km (11 mi) and sits on precambrian rock. The lake is located at 62 09.97'N, 112 40.96' W and is to the north of the start eastern arm of the Great Slave Lake.

Royal Visit

A more detailed map of the area surrounding Blachford Lake

The lake was visited by The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their 2011 tour of Canada; during the visit they were taken to an uninhabited island where they were prepared supper by a local cook.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Metro UK Archived March 22, 2012, at the Wayback Machine.

Coordinates: 62°10′05″N 112°36′32″W / 62.168°N 112.609°W / 62.168; -112.609

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