Deer Lake (Newfoundland and Labrador)

Deer Lake is a lake situated in the western part of the island of Newfoundland, Canada.

For the town, see Deer Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Deer Lake
Deer Lake is located in Newfoundland
Deer Lake
Deer Lake
LocationNewfoundland, Canada
Coordinates49.0925°N 57.5728°W / 49.0925; -57.5728
Native nameQalipue'katik (Mi'kmaq)[1]
Primary inflowsupper Humber River
Primary outflowslower Humber River
Basin countriesCanada
SettlementsDeer Lake, Pasadena

Its name is derived from the nickname European settlers to the Humber River valley gave to the Woodland Caribou, who termed these animals "deer".

The town of Deer Lake is situated on the northeastern shore of the lake at the outlet of the upper Humber River. The lower Humber River drains Deer Lake near the village of Little Rapids.

References
  1. "Qalipu – Qalipu First Nation Band" (PDF).


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