What is the cleanest lake on Vancouver Island?

With over 200 miles of forested lakeshore, and fresh water so clean and clear you can see thirty feet down, Sproat Lake is a popular vacation destination on Vancouver Island.



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48 lakes and more than 100,000 votes later, the Vancouver Island lake takes the crown. It's Sproat, not Sprout Lake and after a tight race, CBC readers have decided Sproat is G.O.A.T (greatest of all time) when it comes to B.C.'s Best Lake.

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The lake is very unique from most lakes as the water supply is from the year-round underground springs and winter snow pack. The clarity and colour is the result of the underground spring water percolating up through the surrounding limestone rock formation.

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That's according to a recent CBC competition, which saw online voters spend two weeks whittling down a list of B.C. lakes to determine the best in the province. After more than 100,000 votes were cast, the final came down to Sproat Lake against Shuswap Lake in the province's southern interior.

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1. Peyto Lake. Starting our list of the clearest lakes in Canada is Peyto Lake.

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The opposite of Lake Superior in almost every way, Lake Ontario is the easternmost, lowest in elevation, smallest in surface area and perhaps the most polluted Great Lake.

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The Blue Lake, New Zealand Scientists in 2011 found out that this is the clearest lake in the world. The waterbody is fed by another glacial lake, which is free of debris.

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Lake Baikal contains 20% of the world's fresh surface water. Lake Baikal hides its vast waters under a relatively small surface area (31500 km2).

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Rathtrevor Beach The shallow, and ultimately warm, waters at Rathtrevor provide the best swimming opportunities for young children. At low tide, that same shallow water area becomes nearly a kilometre-long stretch of soft sand leading out into the Strait of Georgia.

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The incoming tide at Kye Bay gently washes over the hot sand, making the ocean water an ideal temperature to swim in. And with its many shallow tidal pools filled with marine life, and soft sand perfect for building sandcastles, it's no wonder Kye Bay is known as one of the best beaches for kids.

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Thetis Lake is easily one of the most popular lakes for Victoria locals to spend the day, and for good reason. The park within which the lake lies is over 800-hectares in size, and is also a top hiking destination thanks to its spider-web of scenic trails that link the upper and lower lakes.

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Onondaga Lake, New York The most polluted lake in the United States is Onondaga Lake. Onondaga Lake is a lake in Central New York, immediately northwest of and adjacent to Syracuse, New York. It is not only one of the most polluted lakes in the country but also takes a spot among the most polluted lakes in the world.

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Glacial-fed alpine lakes in the Rocky Mountains are among the clearest in the world. Fine rock dust, produced by massive glaciers rubbing against bedrock, stays suspended in the water, reflecting light and creating the turquoise colours that Moraine Lake and Lake Louise are known for.

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Out of Canada's staggering two million lakes, here are the very best to visit!
  • Lake Louise, Alberta. – Size: 0.08 km2 (0.031 sq mi) ...
  • Okanagan Lake, British Columbia. – Size: 384 km2 (135 sq mi) ...
  • Lake Superior, Ontario. ...
  • Moraine Lake, Alberta. ...
  • Emerald Lake, British Columbia. ...
  • Peyto Lake, Alberta. ...
  • Maligne Lake, Alberta.


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Update: 15 most picturesque lakes in Canada
  • Moraine Lake, Alberta. ...
  • Lake Ontario, Ontario. ...
  • Lake Louise, Alberta. ...
  • Peyto Lake, Alberta. ...
  • Maligne Lake, Alberta. ...
  • Emerald Lake, British Columbia. ...
  • Garibaldi Lake, British Columbia. ...
  • Abraham Lake, Alberta.


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Blue Lake, New Zealand Blue Lake has underwater visibility up to 70 to 80 meters or 230 to 260 feet down, which is insane! Apart from being the world's clearest lake, it's also the clearest body of natural freshwater. The water in Blue Lake is comparable to distilled water based on laboratory measurements.

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