Buttle Lake
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History
The lake was named after John Buttle, geologist and botanist from Kew Gardens, London, who came to the area with the Royal Engineers. They mapped the area around the lake in 1865.[1] Buttle explored Vancouver Island as a naturalist under Dr Robert Brown as part of the Vancouver Island Exploring Expedition in 1864.[2] He discovered and mapped the lake the next year.[3]Template:Rp
During 1955–1958, the Strathcona Dam was built on Upper Campbell Lake, raising the water level by Script error: No such module "convert"..[4] The raised water level coalesced Upper Campbell and Buttle Lake, raising the level of Buttle by 5 meters. Prior to the increase, Script error: No such module "convert". of forest at low-lying areas along the shore was harvested, and in many areas not fully cleared.[5] At times of low water, there exist mudflats with stumps remaining from the forests that formerly stood there.[6]
Travel and activities
The lake is accessed via Strathcona Provincial Park which is located almost in the center of Vancouver Island. The main access to the park is via Highway 28, which connects with Gold River on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Highway 28 passes through the northern section of the park and provides access to Buttle Lake.[7]
There are multiple campgrounds along Buttle Lake. Hiking, swimming, boating, fishing and bicycling are common activities in the area.
See also
References
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