Waterton Lake

GPTKB entity

Properties (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Lake
gptkbp:accessibility accessible by road
gptkbp:area approximately 15 square kilometers
gptkbp:averageRainfall approximately 30 meters
gptkbp:climate subarctic climate
varies seasonally
gptkbp:conservationEfforts protected area
gptkbp:drainageBasin Upper Waterton Lake
gptkbp:elevation approximately 1,200 meters
gptkbp:firstAwarded by_David_Thompson_in_1800s
gptkbp:historicalEvent site of early exploration
site_of_Indigenous_history
gptkbp:historicalSignificance part_of_Indigenous_heritage
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Waterton Lake
gptkbp:iceClass June to September
gptkbp:isRated Waterton_River
gptkbp:knownFor scenic beauty
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Waterton_Lakes_National_Park
gptkbp:maximumDepth approximately 70 meters
gptkbp:namedAfter Waterton_family
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Waterton-Glacier_International_Peace_Park
gptkbp:popularActivities fishing
hiking
boating
gptkbp:recreation popular for photography
popular for camping
popular for wildlife viewing
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Rocky_Mountains
meadows
educational programs
environmental education
forests
kayaking
picnicking
guided tours
nature walks
scenic drives
mountain ranges
stargazing
campfire programs
stand-up paddleboarding
cross-country skiing in winter
snowshoeing in winter
wildflower viewing in spring
nature photography workshops
birdwatching year-round
Waterton_Park
gptkbp:visitors attracts thousands annually
gptkbp:waterQuality generally high
gptkbp:wildlife various species of birds
elk
bears