Battle of the Lake of Two Mountains facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Battle of the Lake of Two Mountains Bataille du Lac-des-Deux-Montagnes
Part of the Beaver Wars
Date October 16 1689 Location Lake of Two Mountains (Senneville, New France) 45°26′55″N 73°56′24″W / 45.448653°N 73.940128°W / 45.448653; -73.940128 Result French victory
Belligerents
New France	Iroquois
Commanders and leaders
Daniel Greysolon, Sieur du Lhut Nicolas d'Ailleboust de Manthet
Strength
28 coureur des bois	22
Casualties and losses
0	18 killed, 3 captured

The Battle of the Lake of Two Mountains (French: Bataille du Lac-des-Deux-Montagnes) was a fight that happened on October 16, 1689. It was part of the Beaver Wars. This battle was between the French colony of New France and the Iroquois Confederacy.

Why the Battle Happened

This battle took place because of an earlier attack in August 1689. This attack was known as the Lachine massacre. After this event, the French wanted to protect their people.

French Scouts Search for Danger

In October 1689, the leader of New France, the Marquis de Denonville, sent out a group of scouts. These scouts were called coureur des bois. They were skilled woodsmen and fur traders. There were 28 of them.

Who Led the French?

The coureur des bois were led by two commanders. Their names were Daniel Greysolon, Sieur du Lhut and Nicolas d'Ailleboust de Manthet. Their mission was to find Iroquois warriors. These warriors were seen as a threat to the people living on the Island of Montreal.

The Fight at Lake of Two Mountains

The French scouts found a group of 22 Iroquois warriors. They met at the Lake of Two Mountains. A battle quickly began between the two groups.

Battle Outcome

The French had a clear victory in this battle. None of the French coureur des bois were hurt. The Iroquois, however, suffered many losses. Eighteen Iroquois warriors were killed. Three others were captured by the French. One Iroquois warrior managed to escape.

Restoring Confidence

This French victory was very important. It helped to bring back the confidence of the French people living in the area. They felt safer after this successful defense.

Remembering the Battle Today

The Battle of the Lake of Two Mountains is remembered as an important historical event. A special plaque marks the battle site. It is located in Senneville, Quebec.

A National Historic Site

The place where the plaque stands is now a National Historic Site of Canada. It was given this special recognition on May 15, 1925. This means it is a place of national importance.