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Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra is one of the chief tourist attractions of this federal capital city of Australia. Constructed in 1963, after the damming of the Molonglo River, this lake lies in the centre of Canberra, and is named after Walter Burley Griffin, the architect who won the competition for the designing of the city of Canberra. Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra forms the centerpiece of the city, and covers an area of 7 sq km, an average depth of 4.5 m and a shoreline of 36 km bordered by gardens and picnic areas. A striking path borders the lake, and is used by walkers, cyclists and joggers. Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra is situated roughly at the center of the city, and has various important institutions lying on its shores, such as the National Gallery of Australia, National Museum of Australia, National Library of Australia and the High Court of Australia. The Parliament House lies not too far away. Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra does not just beautify Canberra, but is also the place where a number of recreational activities are conducted. Sailing and windsurfing are popular, as is rowing, for which a course is set up at the western end of the lake. Fishing is also quite popular in the lake. Swimming used to be popular, though it is decreasing due to concerns about water quality. One can also hire boats, bikes and skates from Acton Park Ferry Terminal on the north of the lake, so as to boat in the lake, and walk or skate around the shoreline. On a tour to Canberra, one of the first things that is to be seen is the Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra, which is one of the topmost Popular Destinations attractions of the city.
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