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Sand Pits Lake

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The lake is a popular location for swimming, but it does not have any beach facilities such as washrooms or picnic areas. Swimming is only permitted between 7am and 2pm. The city often pumps groundwater into the lake to keep water levels high. It is part of the Caldwell-Carver Conservation Area.
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The location of the lake was used as a sand and gravel pit from 1890 to 1949, and was known as the "Sandpits". Afterwards, the pit filled with water, becoming a swimming hole. An
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Sand Pits Lake is located in Ontario
Eastern Ontario
45°27′04″N 75°39′59″W / 45.45111°N 75.66639°W / 45.45111; -75.66639
Primary outflows
McKay Lake
Basin
Ottawa
McKay Lake
Rockcliffe Park
Ottawa
Ontario
great blue herons
black-crowned night herons
green herons
double-crested cormorants
river otters
green frogs
snapping turtles
squirrels
Ontario Municipal Board
"Sand Pits Lake"
Geographical Names Data Base
Natural Resources Canada


"Rockcliffe Park's McKay Pond: Where's all the water?"


"New measures intended to protect Rockcliffe Park 'jewel'"

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