Blanc Lake (Saint-Ubalde) facts for kids
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 Blanc Lake
Location in Quebec
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| Location | Saint-Ubalde, Portneuf Regional County Municipality, Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada |
| Coordinates | 46°49′09″N 72°16′18″W / 46.81916°N 72.27167°W |
| Lake type | Natural |
| Primary inflows | (Clockwise from the mouth) Rivière des Pins (Blanc Lake), outlet of Emeraude Lake (Saint-Ubalde), the outlet of a series of lakes: Rond, "à Francis", Travers, Perron, Perreault and lac Froid. |
| Primary outflows | Blanche River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 3.9 km (2.4 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.1 km (0.68 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 143 m (469 ft) |
Lac Blanc is a beautiful lake located in the northern part of Saint-Ubalde, a town in Quebec, Canada. It's part of the Portneuf Regional County Municipality in the Capitale-Nationale region.
The area around Lac Blanc is a popular spot for fun activities and vacations. People also work in forestry here. The lake is connected to the Portneuf Regional Natural Park by a 5.1 km bike path. This path links Lac Blanc to another lake called Sept Îles Lake.
Usually, Lac Blanc is frozen from early December to late March. It's safe to walk or play on the ice from mid-December to mid-March.
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About Lac Blanc
Lac Blanc is about 3.9 kilometres (2.4 mi) long. It sits at an elevation of 143 metres (469 ft) above sea level. The lake gets its water from several places:
- From the North: The Rivière des Pins flows into Lac Blanc. This river brings water from "Lac des Pins," which is further north.
- From the Northeast: Water also comes from Emeraude Lake. This lake is near a mountain called Lac Richard.
- From the Southwest: A series of smaller lakes also feed into Lac Blanc. These include lakes like Rond, "à Francis," Travers, Perron, Perreault, and Lac Froid.
Fun Activities at the Lake
Lac Blanc is well-known for its resorts and many fun activities. You can go camping here or enjoy water sports like boating.
On the west side of the lake, there's a mountain called "Montagne du Lac Blanc." Its highest point is 228 metres (748 ft) tall.
Connecting to Nature
Lac Blanc is close to the Portneuf Regional Natural Park. This large park covers about 70 kilometres (43.50 mi). It includes several other lakes, such as Long Lake, Montauban Lake, Carillon Lake, Sept Îles Lake, and Lac en Coeur.
The park is a great place for outdoor adventures. You can find hiking trails, cross-country skiing routes, and places to launch boats. A 5.1 kilometres (3.2 mi) bike path connects Lac Blanc to Carillon Lake, going around the Emerald Lake Mountain.
Where the Water Goes
The water from Lac Blanc flows out from a small bay on its southwest side. From there, the water travels:
- 29.25 kilometres (18.18 mi) south through the Blanche River.
- Then, 1.8 kilometres (1.1 mi) south through the Noire River.
- Finally, 11.5 kilometres (7.1 mi) south through the Sainte-Anne River. This river eventually flows into the large Saint-Laurent River.
Name Origin
The name "Lac Blanc" means "White Lake" in French. This name was officially recorded on December 5, 1968. It is listed in the Place Names Bank of the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like a big dictionary of place names in Quebec.
