Amédée Lake (Baie-Comeau) facts for kids

Amédée Lake is a freshwater lake located in the Manicouagan Regional County Municipality in Quebec, Canada. It is part of the Amédée River system. The lake is found within the area of the town of Baie-Comeau.

The land around Amédée Lake has some forest roads. These roads help people get around the area. The eastern part of the Amédée River valley is also connected to a main highway, Route 389.

Forestry, which is the business of managing and using forests, is the main activity here. The lake's surface usually freezes over from early December until late March. It's generally safe to walk or travel on the ice from mid-December to mid-March.

Discover Amédée Lake's Location and Size

Amédée Lake is in the northwest part of Baie-Comeau. It's the main body of water for the Amédée River. The lake is about 2.6 km (1.6 mi) long. Its widest point is about 1.1 km (0.68 mi) across. The lake sits at an elevation of 81 m (266 ft) above sea level.

Water flows out of Amédée Lake into the Amédée River. The river then travels about 10.1 km (6.3 mi) southeast. It flows through the town of Baie-Comeau. Finally, the Amédée River empties into the northern part of the Manicouagan estuary.

The Story Behind the Name

Amédée Lake has had a few different names over time. In the past, it was called "Lac aux Perchaudes" (which means "Perch Lake"). It was also known as "Lac à l'Aigle" (meaning "Eagle Lake"). The name "Lac Amédée" first appeared on maps around 1933.

The name "Amédée" honors a man named Amédée Couillard-Després. He was a foreman and the first manager of the Manicouagan sawmill. This sawmill started in 1898 in Baie-Comeau. It was founded by brothers Damase and Henri Jalbert. The company cut logs into lumber, like planks. These wood products were then sent to Europe.

The official name "lac Amédée" was confirmed on December 5, 1968. This was done by the "Commission de toponymie du Québec," which is like a special committee for place names in Quebec.