On the island of Newfoundland, the most impressive pond is Western Brook Pond, which is in fact an inland fiord.

It is 16 km (9.9 mi) in length and has a total surface of area of 23 km2 (8.9 mi). As a result of glacial action, it is very deep, averaging 75.2m (247.7 ft), and at its maximum depth it is 165m (213.2 ft).

The shoreline extends for 42.5 km (26.4 mi). Strikingly beautiful because of its steep rock walls, 600m in height (1,968.5 ft) on average. The fiord was carved by glacial action and after the glaciers melted, the land rebounded with the result of a lake being formed and as it was cut off from the sea the saltwater was replaced with fresh water.

It is easily accessible by a 3km (1.9 mi) trail and when one arrives at the lake there are tour boats that cruise the lake during the summer months. The water is absolutely pure and pristine - a truly magnificent sight, not to be missed.

Many would describe Western Brook Pond as an "inland fiord or a "fresh water fiord" as, by definition a fiord is a body that was caused by glacial action and has very steep sides (which aptly describes this pond), however like most fiords this one is not open to another body of water (e.g., the ocean) but rather is closed at both ends.

Some of the walls of the pond are as high as 600 m (2,000 ft) - and in most cases are shear rock as vegetation has a hard time taking hold.

According to Wikipedia contributors, the Western Brook Pond is fed by Stag Brook at the extreme eastern end of the lake and by numerous waterfalls cascading from the plateau above, some as high as 350 m (1,150 ft) above water level. There are no residences on the lake, and it is not accessible by car.

Used with permission from "Uncovering the Origin of 1001 Unique Place Names in Newfoundland and Labrador" 2021 Jennifer Leigh Hill

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