GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Great Slave Lake
Great Slave Lake lies in the Northwest Territories south of Great Bear Lake. It receives the Slave River and drains through the Mackenzie, making it a key junction in Canada’s northern water system.
Fast Facts
- The Slave River enters from the south.
- The Mackenzie River exits toward the northwest.
- It is North America’s deepest lake, a different ranking from surface area.
Connected lessons
- Great Slave LakeMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Great Bear LakeRelated places
- Peace RiverRelated places
- Mackenzie RiverRelated places
- Lake AthabascaRelated places