Wapta Lake

Wapta Lake is a glacial lake in Yoho National Park in the Canadian Rockies of eastern British Columbia, Canada.

Wapta Lake
Wapta Lake and Narao Peak
Wapta Lake
Location	British Columbia
Coordinates	51°26′21″N 116°21′00″W
Type	Glacial
Primary inflows	Cataract Brook, Blue Creek
Primary outflows	Kicking Horse River
Basin countries	Canada
Max. length	740 m (2,430 ft)
Max. width	340 m (1,120 ft)
Surface area	0.2 km2 (0.077 sq mi)
Max. depth	9.2m (30 ft)
Surface elevation	1,600 m (5,200 ft)

Wapta Lake is formed from Cataract Brook and Blue Creek in Yoho National Park, and is the source of the Kicking Horse River.

The Trans-Canada Highway passes on the north shore of the lake, while the Canadian Pacific Railway tracks follow the south shore.

See also

• List of lakes in Yoho National Park