GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Great Bear Lake
Great Bear Lake lies in Canada’s Northwest Territories near the Arctic Circle. It is a large freshwater lake whose outlet joins the Mackenzie drainage system.
Fast Facts
- It lies northwest of Great Slave Lake.
- The Great Bear River drains it to the Mackenzie River.
- It is the largest lake lying entirely within Canada by surface area.
Connected lessons
- Great Bear LakeMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Great Slave LakeRelated places
- Mackenzie RiverRelated places