Lakes 101

All about Victoria’s lakes

Below is a series of excerpts taken from Adam Ungstad’s guidebook, Lakes of Victoria, BC.

These are answers for common questions, ranging from who owns lakes in Canada, what makes a lake warm or cold, the difference between water lilies and pond lilies, and much more…

These excerpts have been posted online to facilitate understanding of lakes and freshwater ecosystems. If you enjoy reading, please consider buying a copy of the book.