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Great Slave Lake

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This giant lake's name comes from the Slavey Indians, one of the Athapaskan tribes living on its southern shores in the mid 18th century. This lake is completely frozen from November to June which makes it popular to drive on, and is also a recreational and aurora spotting location.

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Category

Giant Lake

Airport(s) & Port Harbor(s) Service

Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

Area Size

971,000 km² (374,905 sq mi)

Known For

Deepest Lake in North America
Aurora Viewing

Adjacent & Nearby Cities

Yellowknife

Best Time to Visit

Winter: Lake completely freezes over and can be driven on

Max Water Depth

614 metres (336 fathoms; 2,014 ft)

Location See on Google Map

Great Slave Lake, Northwest Territories, Canada

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