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The legend of Red Lake dates back thousands of years. According to Ojibway legend, two hunters came upon a very large moose beside a lake. Believing the beast to be the evil spirit Matchee Manitou, they attempted to kill it. Although wounded, the animal escaped by diving deep into the lake.

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The legend of Red Lake
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As it disappeared under the water, a large pool of blood coloured the water red, leading the hunters to name the body of water Misque Sakigon or Colour of Blood Lake. Over the years it became known as Red Lake.