Christopher Lake
Christopher Lake | |
|---|---|
| Village of Christopher Lake | |
| Coordinates: 53°32′24″N 105°47′38″W / 53.5400°N 105.794°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Region | Central |
| Census division | 15 |
| Rural Municipality | Lakeland |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal |
| • Governing body | Christopher Lake Village Council |
| • Mayor | Chris McShannock |
| • Administrator | Jeannie Rip |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.56 km2 (1.76 sq mi) |
| Population (2016) | |
• Total | 289 |
| • Density | 63.3/km2 (164/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| Postal code | S0J 0N0 |
| Area code | 306 |
| Highways | Highway 2 Highway 263 |
| Railways | None |
Christopher Lake (2016 population: 289) is a village in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan within the District of Lakeland No. 521 and Census Division No. 15. The village lies in the boreal forest of central Saskatchewan, 2 km south and east of a large lake of the same name (Christopher Lake). The village is approximately 40 km north of the City of Prince Albert and about 5 km east of its partner resort area of Emma Lake, west of the junction of Highway 2 and 263. Christopher Lake is home to the Little Red River Cree First Nation band government.