Beauport Lake facts for kids
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View of the lake and Mont Tourbillon
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 Beauport Lake
Location in Quebec
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| Location | Lac-Beauport, La Jacques-Cartier (MRC), Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada |
| Coordinates | 46°57′14″N 71°16′31″W / 46.95389°N 71.27528°W |
| Primary inflows | Outlet of Lagueux and Tourbillon lakes, outlet of an unidentified small lake. |
| Primary outflows | Jaune River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 1.8 km (1.1 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.54 km (0.34 mi) |
| Surface area | 0.869 km2 (0.336 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 266 m (873 ft) |
| Settlements | Lac-Beauport |
Beauport Lake is a beautiful lake located north of Quebec, Canada. It is surrounded by the town of Lac-Beauport in the Capitale-Nationale region. The lake covers about 0.8 square kilometers and is up to 13 meters deep. Its water flows into the Jaune River.
Water flows into Beauport Lake from Lagueux and Tourbillon lakes, plus another small lake. Roads like Chemin du Tour du Lac help people get to the lake for fun activities and forestry. The lake usually freezes from early December to late March. It is safe to walk or skate on the ice from late December to early March.
Discovering Beauport Lake
Beauport Lake gets its water from four main streams, though two of them only flow sometimes. The lake then empties into the Jaune River. There is a small dam between the lake and the river. This dam helps control the lake's water level.
Water Quality and Health
The water quality of Beauport Lake has been good in recent years. For example, the amount of phosphorus in the water went down from 19 mg/l in 1999 to 7 mg/l in 2005. The water's clearness also improved. By 2009, the lake water was as clear as it was in 1978. This means the water is generally safe for fun activities and for the animals living in the lake. However, in 1999, the level of aluminum was higher than recommended.
Fun Activities at the Lake
Beauport Lake is a very busy place all year round! Many people visit for different activities. Most of the land around the lake is privately owned. The only public spot to get to the lake is the Municipal Nautical Club of Lac-Beauport.
Popular things to do here include swimming and fishing. You can catch fish like bass and speckled trout. Boating is also a favorite activity. In winter, when the lake freezes over, it even hosts the Quebec Pond hockey Championship!
