Sproat Lake
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Sproat Lake, named after Gilbert Malcolm Sproat
, is a lake
in central Vancouver Island
. Home of the last Martin Mars type Waterbombers, and near Port Alberni, Sproat Lake is a summer hangout for the Alberni Valley
. Highway 4 runs along its scenic north shore.
Gilbert Malcolm Sproat
Gilbert Malcolm Sproat was a Scottish-born Canadian businessman, office holder, and author. Arriving on Vancouver Island in 1860, he helped to found the first sawmill in Port Alberni, British Columbia. On 24 July. 1863 he was made the justice of the peace for the Colony of Vancouver Island...
, is a lake
Lake
A lake is a body of relatively still fresh or salt water of considerable size, localized in a basin, that is surrounded by land. Lakes are inland and not part of the ocean and therefore are distinct from lagoons, and are larger and deeper than ponds. Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams,...
in central Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island is a large island in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of several North American locations named after George Vancouver, the British Royal Navy officer who explored the Pacific Northwest coast of North America between 1791 and 1794...
. Home of the last Martin Mars type Waterbombers, and near Port Alberni, Sproat Lake is a summer hangout for the Alberni Valley
Alberni Valley
The Alberni Valley is located on Vancouver Island. Home to both Port Alberni, Sproat Lake and other outlining areas. The term is largely used as a synonym for Greater Port Alberni and adjoining communities but is used in a larger regional sense as well....
. Highway 4 runs along its scenic north shore.