Lac des Arcs (Alberta)

This article is about the lake. For the hamlet, see Lac des Arcs, Alberta.

Lac des Arcs
Lac des Arcs in October
Lac des Arcs
Location	Bighorn No. 8, Alberta
Coordinates	51°03′15″N115°10′47″W / 51.05417°N 115.17972°W / 51.05417; -115.17972 (Lac des Arcs)
Primary inflows	Bow River
Primary outflows	Bow River
Basin  countries	Canada
Surface elevation	1,320 m (4,330 ft)
Settlements	Lac des Arcs

Lac des Arcs is a lake in Alberta, Canada, that forms part of the Bow River.

Located within Alberta's Rockies, the Hamlet of Lac des Arcs is on the lake's southeastern shore, while the Lafarge Exshaw Plant and a limestone quarry lie on the lake's northern shore.

The Trans-Canada Highway runs along the southern shore, and the CPKC Railway main line and Highway 1A follow the northern shore. The lake is also locally known for a local landmark, Adams Island (51.053152977037904, -115.18780977137516). This is a small island visible from the Trans-Canada Highway and a common sightseeing attraction for tourisits.^{[ citation needed ]}