Éternité Lake (Éternité River) facts for kids
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 Éternité Lake
Location in Quebec
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| Location | Rivière-Éternité |
| Coordinates | 48°13′33″N 70°33′12″W / 48.22583°N 70.55333°W |
| Lake type | Natural |
| Native name | Grand lac Éternité Error {{native name checker}}: parameter value is malformed (help) |
| Primary inflows | Five outlets of lakes such outlet of lac Bailloquet, outlet of lac Long and outlet of "Lac de la Tour". |
| Primary outflows | Éternité River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 9.0 km (5.6 mi) |
| Max. width | 2.6 km (1.6 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 250 m (820 ft) |
Éternité Lake is a natural lake in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Éternité River, which then joins the large Saguenay River. The lake is found in the municipality of Rivière-Éternité. This area is part of the Le Fjord-du-Saguenay Regional County Municipality. Éternité Lake is also part of a special area called the zec du Lac-au-Sable, which helps manage its natural resources.
A main road, Route 170, runs near the northern part of the lake. Other smaller forest roads are used for logging and for people visiting for fun. The main activity around the lake is forestry, which means cutting down trees. Tourism, like fishing and camping, is the second most important activity.
The lake usually freezes over from late November to early April. It's generally safe to walk or play on the ice from mid-December to the end of March.
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Exploring Éternité Lake's Location
Éternité Lake is surrounded by many other lakes and rivers. Knowing these helps us understand where the lake is located.
Nearby Waters to the North
- Lac de la Tour
- Otis Lake
- Lac à la Croix
- Saguenay River
Nearby Waters to the East
- Saint-Jean River
- Éternité River
- Saguenay River
- Périgny Lake
- "Lac à la Truite"
Nearby Waters to the South
- Saint-Jean River
- rivière à la Catin
- "Lac des Hauteurs"
- Malbaie River
Nearby Waters to the West
- Bailloquet Lake
- Brébeuf Lake
- Pierre River
- Bras de Ross
- Ha! Ha! River
Facts About Éternité Lake
Éternité Lake is about 9.0 km (5.6 mi) long. It has a unique shape, like a boat anchor. The widest part of the lake is about 2.6 km (1.6 mi). The lake sits at an elevation of 250 m (820 ft) above sea level.
A narrow passage, about 180 m (590 ft) long, connects Éternité Lake to Bailloquet Lake. Bailloquet Lake is 2.3 km (1.4 mi) long and is a bit higher, at 254 m (833 ft) elevation.
The Éternité River starts right from Éternité Lake. The lake itself has interesting shapes. The northeast part looks like a giraffe's neck and head. The southwest part is shaped like a cross. These two parts of the lake meet near where Bailloquet Lake flows in. High mountains surround Éternité Lake.
Where Éternité Lake Flows
The water from Éternité Lake flows into the Éternité River. This river then travels northeast for about 19.8 km (12.3 mi) until it reaches Éternité Bay. The current then crosses Éternité Bay for 3.0 km (1.9 mi). After that, the water flows east along the Saguenay River for about 65.4 km (40.6 mi). Finally, the Saguenay River empties into the huge St. Lawrence River near Tadoussac.
How Éternité Lake Got Its Name
The name "Éternité Lake" has been used for a long time. An explorer named Joseph Bureau wrote about this lake in 1904. He called it "le grand lac Éternité," which means "the great Eternity Lake."
The official name "Lac Éternité" was confirmed on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the official group in Quebec that names places.
