Morfee Lake is a lake within the

Misinchinka Ranges Misinchinka Ranges, is the largest subdivision range of the Hart Ranges, of the Northern Rockies in British Columbia, Canada. The boundaries of the Misinchinka Ranges generally lie between the Rocky Mountain Trench to the west, Clearwater Creek ...

of Northern British Columbia and is approximately 2.93 km² (2.2 mi²) in size. It is located within the boundaries of the

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and is also the source of

drinking water Drinking water is water that is used in drink or food preparation; potable water is water that is safe to be used as drinking water. The amount of drinking water required to maintain good health varies, and depends on physical activity level, a ...

for the community. Named after Flight Lieutenant Alan Morfee,

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who flew the earliest air photography of the region in the early 1930s. The nearby Mount Morfee and Morfee Creek are also named after Flight Lieutenant Morfee, as well as an island near Tofino, BC. The lake has two maintained beaches and one maintained boat launch. The southern half of the lake is reserved for non-motorized boating.
hiking and mountain biking trail
extends around the lake and connects to a broader network of trails within the community.

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See also

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