Barry Lake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Barry Lake |
|
|---|---|
Watershed of Nottaway River
|
|
 Barry Lake
Location in Quebec
|
|
| Location | Eeyou Istchee James Bay (municipality) |
| Coordinates | 48°58′41″N 75°37′25″W / 48.97806°N 75.62361°W |
| Type | Natural |
| Primary inflows | Mégiscane River, Saint-Cyr River South. |
| Primary outflows | Mégiscane River. |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 15.2 kilometres (9.4 mi) |
| Max. width | 2.9 kilometres (1.8 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 392 metres (1,286 ft) |
Barry Lake is a freshwater lake located in Quebec, Canada. You can find it in the northeastern part of Senneterre, which is in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region.
This lake is special because it's where two rivers begin. The Saint-Cyr River South starts here and flows south, eventually joining the Mégiscane River. Also, the Saint-Cyr River begins here and flows north, leading to the Opawica River.
Barry Lake is located across two areas called Barry and Bailly townships. The main activity around the lake is forestry, which means cutting down trees for wood. After that, recreational tourism is also important, with people visiting for fun activities.
You can reach the area around Barry Lake by using forest roads. One road goes north-south along the east side of the Saint-Cyr River Valley. Another road goes east-west and connects to the northern part of the Barry Lake Biodiversity Reserve.
Usually, the surface of Barry Lake is frozen from early November until mid-May. It's generally safe to walk or move on the ice from mid-November to mid-April.
About Barry Lake
Barry Lake is about 15.2 kilometres (9.4 mi) long. It has a unique shape, like a bent crescent moon that opens towards the south. The lake's surface is about 392 metres (1,286 ft) above sea level. You'll find many marshy areas around the lake.
There's an island in the middle of the lake that is about 1.6 kilometres (0.99 mi) long. This island is near the northern part of the lake where water flows out.
Water flows into Barry Lake from Robertine Lake, which is to the south.
The water from Barry Lake flows out from its southeastern part. Here are some distances from the lake's outlet:
- It's about 45.4 kilometres (28.2 mi) north of where the Saint-Cyr South River meets the Mégiscane River.
- It's about 44.7 kilometres (27.8 mi) northwest of a bay in the Gouin Reservoir.
- It's about 129.4 kilometres (80.4 mi) northeast of where the Mégiscane River flows into Parent Lake (Abitibi).
- It's about 353 kilometres (219 mi) southeast of where the Nottaway River flows into Rupert Bay.
- It's about 56.0 kilometres (34.8 mi) northeast of the village of Obedjiwan.
- It's about 106 kilometres (66 mi) east of the village of Lebel-sur-Quévillon.
How Barry Lake Got Its Name
In the past, this lake was known by a different name: "Lake Matciskan".
The official name "Lac Canusio" was given on December 5, 1968, by the Commission de toponymie du Québec. This commission is responsible for naming places in Quebec.
