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The Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation is on the north shore of Lesser Slave Lake, Alberta's second-largest lake (1168 km²). This massive lake stretches nearly 100 km east to west, at 580 m altitude.
Lesser Slave Lake is one of Alberta's most impressive lakes for kitesurfing. Its east-west orientation generates enormous fetch with dominant west or east winds. The Bird Observatory on the north shore is an access point with clear lake views. Demanding conditions due to the lake's size. Season from June to September. Isolated spot in boreal forest.
Fresh water. Temperature of 17-21°C in summer. Sandy to muddy bottom. ENORMOUS fetch (up to 100 km E-W) — waves can be very well-formed in sustained winds. Shallow lake (avg. 10 m) amplifying chop. Conditions can resemble ocean-like water in strong winds.
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Immense lake — ocean-like conditions possible in strong wind. 1-2 m waves possible. Very isolated spot — no rescue services nearby. Violent thunderstorms. Cold water except at peak summer. Black bears in boreal forest. Isolated access roads. Intense mosquitoes and black flies.
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Currently, there is no weather station at this spot. If you want to change this, help us fund one: Weather Station Project
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