King Island (Saskatchewan)

King Island
Nickname: Devil's Island
Interactive map of King Island
Geography
LocationSaskatchewan
Coordinates53°55′24″N 106°11′05″W / 53.92333°N 106.18472°W / 53.92333; -106.18472
Administration
Canada

King Island is a small island situated near the western shore of Waskesiu Lake.[1] The island is named for William Lyon Mackenzie King, local Member of Parliament and Canadian prime minister who established Prince Albert National Park. The island features a hiking trail and picnic facilities. Prior to its current name, the island was known locally as Devil's Island due to a Cree legend that claimed it was inhabited by supernatural creatures of a mischievous or demonic nature.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "King Island". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 30 December 2025.


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