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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Great_Bear_LakeGreat Bear Lake - Wikipedia

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   Great Bear Lake (Slave: Sahtú; French: Grand lac de l'Ours) is a lake in the boreal forest of Canada. It is the largest lake entirely in Canada ( Lake Superior and Lake Huron are larger but straddle the Canada–US border ), the fourth-largest in North America, and the eighth-largest in the world . [4]

   • Average depth: 71.7 m (235 ft)
   • Water volume: 2,234 km³ (536 cu mi)

   • Max. depth: 446 m (1,463 ft)
   • Location: Northwest Territories

2. www.plummerslodges.com › lodges › great-bear-lakeGreat Bear Lake Lodge - Plummer's Arctic Lodges

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   Experience the world's best lake trout and arctic grayling fishing at Great Bear Lake Lodge, a remote and exclusive fly in destination. Enjoy fully guided fishing, gourmet meals, comfortable cabins, and daily fly out opportunities to the Tree River.

3. www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca › great-bear-lakeGreat Bear Lake | The Canadian Encyclopedia

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   Feb 7, 2006 · Last Edited September 21, 2021. Great Bear Lake is located in the Northwest Territories. With a surface area of 31,328 km 2, Great Bear Lake is the largest lake located entirely inside Canadian borders. It is also the fourth largest in North America and the eighth largest in the world. Water flows out of the lake into the Great Bear River, then ...

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4. www.atlasobscura.com › places › great-bear-lakeGreat Bear Lake – Deline, Northwest Territories - Atlas Obscura

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   Apr 6, 2017 · Learn about the largest and most pure lake in Canada, where indigenous people believe it will be a refuge for the world in the future. Discover its history, wildlife, legends, and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status.

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   How did Great Bear Lake get its name?

   • Most of the current English names for Great Bear Lake and the surrounding area date from the fur trade period. The name of the lake itself likely originated from Alexander Mackenzie translating the Slavey words for “grizzly bear lake” as “great bear lake.”

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   Is Great Bear Lake a good place to fish?

   • On the edge of the tree line and hundreds of miles from civilization, Great Bear Lake is the 4th largest lake in North America and is fished by only 300 lucky anglers each year. There is no better fishing in the world. Great Bear boasts the All Tackle World Records for lake trout and arctic grayling, as well as dozens of line class records.

   Great Bear Lake Lodge | Plummer's Arctic Lodges | Lake Trout Fishing

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   Is Great Bear Lake a primeval Lake?

   • Today, of the 10 largest lakes in the world, it is the last one that remains essentially primeval. Great Bear Lake straddles the Arctic Circle in the remote Northwest Territories of Canada. At just over 12,000 square miles, the lake is the eighth largest in the world.

   Guardians of a Vast Lake, and a Refuge for Humanity

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   How big is Great Bear Lake?

   • At more than 12,000 square miles (larger than the country of Belgium ), Great Bear Lake is the eighth largest lake on Earth and the largest in Canada. It is also the most pure and untouched of the world’s lakes, despite the active fishing community of Deline, the only town on its shores.

   Great Bear Lake – Deline, Northwest Territories - Atlas Obscura

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6. www.britannica.com › place › Great-Bear-LakeGreat Bear Lake | Fishing, Wildlife & Recreation | Britannica

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   Great Bear Lake, lake, in northern Fort Smith region and southeastern Inuvik region, Northwest Territories, Canada, lying astride the Arctic Circle. It was discovered before 1800 by North West Company traders and later named for the bears that inhabited its shores. Irregular in shape and containing.

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7. www.lake.com › articles › things-to-do-in-great-bearThings To Do In Great Bear Lake: A Guide to Adventure and ...

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   Feb 15, 2024 · Mountain Biking: Explore the rugged terrain surrounding Great Bear Lake on a mountain biking adventure. Follow scenic trails through dense forests, along rocky ridgelines, and past pristine lakeshores, experiencing the thrill of off-road cycling in a pristine wilderness setting. Rock Climbing: Test your strength and agility on the rocky cliffs ...

8. www.nytimes.com › 2017/02/07 › travelGuardians of a Vast Lake, and a Refuge for Humanity

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   Feb 7, 2017 · Great Bear Lake straddles the Arctic Circle in the remote Northwest Territories of Canada. At just over 12,000 square miles, the lake is the eighth largest in the world. It is bigger than Belgium ...