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| Place | Sproat Lake |
| Type | Community |
| Province / Territory | British Columbia (BC) |
| Location | Alberni Land District |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 49.283333 |
| Longitude | -124.91667 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | V9Y |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | JBIYA |
Sproat Lake is a community in Alberni Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Sproat Lake is located at 49.2833°N, 124.9167°W.
Sproat Lake rests within the Alberni Land District, cradled by the rugged shadows of the Beaufort Range as the Pacific coast air drifts inland to cool the shoreline. It lies 9.7 km north-west of Port Alberni, BC (from Port Alberni, BC: bearing 304°T), and is situated 6.1 km south-east of Great Central. The water of Sproat Lake holds a stillness that seems to gather the light of the setting sun, reflecting the steep, timbered slopes that rise toward the peaks of the Beaufort Range. Not far from the water’s edge, the Stamp River carries the weight of the mountain runoff, carving a path through the valley floor that defines the local terrain. The nearby Stamp Falls provides a constant, low-frequency pulse to the landscape, a reminder of the restless energy inherent in these waterways. While the distant, icy silhouette of Comox Glacier anchors the northern horizon, the immediate vicinity remains defined by the dense, verdant growth of the coastal forest and the proximity of McCoy Lake, which mirrors the quietude of its larger neighbour. Historical currents in the Alberni Land District trace back to the deep-rooted presence of Indigenous peoples who long inhabited these shores, their legacy lingering in the petroglyphs found near the water. Over generations, the local economy shifted from the initial extraction of old-growth timber to a focus on recreation and the seasonal migration of visitors drawn to the clarity of the lake. Life around Sproat Lake follows the turning of the seasons, where the cool dampness of the coast gives way to warm, sun-drenched afternoons on the docks. This rhythm sustains the residents, who maintain a quiet connection to the land, balancing the industry of the past with a modern appreciation for the natural serenity that Sproat Lake provides.
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Explore Sproat Lake, British Columbia, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 49.283333, -124.91667. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Sproat Lake includes the postal code (V9Y), telephone area code (236, 250, 604, 672, 778). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Sproat Lake is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |