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West Hawk Lake is located on the Southeast corner of the province of Manitoba at a latitude of 49º 46'N and a longitude of 95º 11'W.  It is 100 million +/- years of age and is approximately 3.6km in diameter.  It has a central depth of approximately 111 metres.  Unlike many Canadian impact features this Crater Lake is easy to reach.   West Hawk Lake is located a mere 2km north of the Trans Canada Highway and 4km west of the Manitoba-Ontario border.  Interest in West Hawk Lake was initiated because of its great depth in comparison to surrounding lakes in the area (Falcon Lake 21m and Caddy Lake 5.8m) and because of its circular shape.  A gravity survey showed an anomaly indicating the rock beneath the lake had been severely fractured, as in other known meteorite craters.  

From January to March 1965 Canadian astronomers Halliday and Griffen supervised the drilling of a test hole at the centre of the lake.  The hole reached a depth of 727m below the lake level.  The bottom of the lake was found at 108m and soft sediment encountered to a depth of 151m.  Boulders were then encountered for the next 3.3m which made drilling difficult.

The transition from sediments to fragmented rock occurs at the 202m mark.  Study of the fragments near the 457m mark show micro fractures in the quartz crystals, similar to that of the Barringer crater in Arizona and other impact craters.

Early in 1966 Halliday and Griffen returned to West Hawk Lake and supervised the drilling of three more holes.  From this date the best estimate for the original rim diameter of the crater is 2.4km.  This indicates that severe erosion has moved the present shoreline about 600m beyond the pear of the original rim which may well have stood 100m above the present lake level.

Reasonable estimates suggest the crater was formed by a meteorite 150m in diameter impacting the Earth at 16km/sec (58000km/hr or 36000miles/hr).

Think of it!  This meteorite was about the size of two football field's (150m) and it blew a hole almost 2km in diameter.  A 32 story building such as the Richardson Building could be placed in the centre of the lake and it would barely break the lake's surface.  Similarly, the top of the "Golden Boy's torch on top of Manitoba's Legislative Building would be 34m (109ft.) below the lake's surface. ( For purposes of conversion: 1metre is equal to 3.28 feet.

Researched by Robert Harbottle

 

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CBC store is located directly across from the main beach a hop, skip and a jump away. CBC store has been serving the public since the early 1900’s and continues to try and have the same old time customer first attitude. We are well known for our smiles and “thank- you ‘s “.   Visit our store for all of your treats from one-cent candies to ice cappuccinos. CBC store try’s hard to meet all of your needs. From fresh produce, to quick frozen dinners, icy treats and fresh brewed coffee we aim to meet your every day out door appetite.

 CBC Laundry-Mat

 
For your convenience we also continue to have a laundry mat – new place – same great facility. The laundry-mat can be located behind the store, and the hours of operation are 24/7 for all you’re washing and drying needs. All items needed to make your laundry day at the lake easier, can be purchased in the store.
CBC STORE offers the following items:

Frozen items – For your BBQ NEEDS:   steak, chicken and burgers, along with ground beef.

  • Pizza, wings, dinners, pizza pops, fries, fish sticks
  • Large ice cream tubs, deserts, cakes, and pies
  • Eggos, hash browns, breakfast sausage


Produce – seasonal only (July and August)

  • Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, peaches, bananas, apples, watermelon
  • Limes, lemons, garlic,
  • Corn, potatoes, onions, carrots, peppers, lettuce
  • Salad in a bag, coleslaw
  • Broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes

Movies – assortment of top rental movies

Leisure Food – Chips, chocolate bars, pop, novelty ice cream, sunflower seeds

Candy counter – a must see at CBC store, check out our bulk candy or dedicated staff have trouble keeping up with demand for grab bags.

Dairy – milk, eggs, bacon, yogurt, sour cream, cream cheese, cheese, creamers, butter, orange juice, apple juice and more.

Coffee area – fresh coffee, hot or cold cappuccino’s, frozen pop beverages

Bakery – twice a week fresh baking comes in from Hill Top Bakery

Grocery items  - from family pkg cookies and baking needs to household cleaners and laundry supplies, we hope to meet your camping needs.

Hardware – we have a variety of items for the forgetful camper in you, i.e.: tent pegs, utensils, frying pan, cards, table cloths, flash lights.

On site gas and propane bar at competitive pricing.  We offer the exchange propane program, or a fill, your choice.

 

 

 


 





 

 

 

 

 

 

Bree Harbottle- 

Baylee Harbottle-

 


 

 

 

Lake 

Meet Lake the Newest addition to the CBC Family, not ready for being off leash this year!! But look to see her soon 

 

Confusion the CAT - Unfortuanetly we have lost confusion but are looking to fill the role of rodent control.
 

Regal the Dog - Sorry to say Regal has passed on and camp BBQ's will never be the same withourt her 

 

West Hawk Lake offers a great summer getaway no matter whether your looking for an action packed holiday or the more low key “getaway from it all life style”. Looking for an adventure? Why not explore the wide and diverse trail network in the area or visit the tunnels at Caddy Lake. If speed and adrenaline are more your style? Try wakeboarding or tour the Lake on a Personal Watercraft. If you love the lake Life and Wilderness then slip into a canoe or find a spot in the beautiful high rocks overlooking Crescent Beach to just meditate or catch up on that book that your busy life has prevented you from finishing. Please check with our staff, as they will be happy to map out the perfect adventure that will suit your needs. 

Summer Activities Include:

Swimming, Fishing, Boat Rentals, Horseback riding, Mini Golf, Tubing, Tennis, Wakeboarding, Scuba diving, and ATV trails, Mountain bike trails, Lawn bowling, Fish Hatchery tours

West Hawk has the following fish species-Walleye, Northern Pike, Bass, Lake Trout, Whitefish, and Perch.  Within a close proximity there are stocked Trout lakes, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout including the Whiteshell River fly fishing area.

Hiking Trails

Hunt Lake

Falcon Creek Trail

McGillivray Falls

Trans-Canada Trail - South Whiteshell Trail

White Pine Hiking Trail

Bear Lake Trail

Golf

Falcon Lake Golf Course