Pine Lake is an

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in the province of

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Name

Pine

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got its name from the adjacent lake, the lake used to be known as Ghost Pine Lake from a native legend.

History

The Pine Lake post office opened in 1895. Telephone lines arrived in 1912. On July 14, 2000, it was hit by the Pine Lake tornado, a killer F3

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Attractions

Pine Lake is home to a number of campgrounds and cottages, including

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Pine Lake Camp Whispering Pines G&CC, Leisure Campground and Pelican Bay.

References

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