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Lakeside Scene – “A Little Bit of Paradise” Historical Silhouette

On a power pole lake end of Commercial St.

Anderson Lake, often referred to as Saltcoats Lake, is named after William Anderson. Mr. Anderson was the first to settle in this area in 1882. His family joined him in 1883. His homestead was located on the South end of the lake and because of its proximity to the homestead, the lake became officially known as Anderson Lake. It is crescent-shaped and wraps around the town on two sides. It is not a deep lake but is home to many minnows, salamanders, beavers, muskrats, fireflies, and other aquatic species. It is important to many migrating birds as a resting area and as a nesting area for many species of nesting ducks, grebes, and Canada geese. Anderson Lake has been a drawing feature, a stopping place for indigenous travelers, and a gathering and recreational centre for generations of community residents and visitors. Tradition has kept alive the memory of “the Indian Trail” skirting the southerly end of the lake.

There is a Regional Park on the opposite shore where camping, baseball, cricket, horse races, R.C.M.P. musical rides, cross country runs, swimming lessons, and even bathtub races have been held over the years.