Ispatinow Island

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Ispatinow Island
Geography
Location Saskatchewan
Coordinates 57°30′00″N106°37′02″W / 57.50000°N 106.61722°W / 57.50000; -106.61722 Coordinates: 57°30′00″N106°37′02″W / 57.50000°N 106.61722°W / 57.50000; -106.61722
Administration

Ispatinow Island is an island in Northern Saskatchewan, Canada; the largest island on Cree Lake. [1] The Cree Lake (Crystal Lodge) Airport is located on the island, owned and operated by Crystal Lodge Cree Lake; primarily supporting Crystal Lodge, a seasonal fly-in lodge located on the island. [2]

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References

  1. "Canadian Geographical Names Data Base - Query for Fleming Island". Natural Resources Canada - Government of Canada. Archived from the original on 2011-07-06. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
  2. "Crystal Lodge Cree Lake" . Retrieved 2011-02-20.