Brûlé Lake (Lac-Jacques-Cartier) facts for kids
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 Brûlé Lake
Location in Quebec
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| Location | Lac-Jacques-Cartier, La Côte-de-Beaupré Regional County Municipality, Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada |
| Coordinates | 47°18′18″N 70°53′49″W / 47.30500°N 70.89694°W |
| Primary inflows | (Clockwise from the mouth) Lac des Vases outlet, an unidentified stream and the Lac à Chiens outlet |
| Primary outflows | Outlet of Brûlé Lake |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 4.2 km (2.6 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.7 km (1.1 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 841 m (2,759 ft) |
Lac Brûlé (which means Burnt Lake in English) is a freshwater lake located in Quebec, Canada. It's found northeast of Quebec City in a wild, unorganized area called Lac-Jacques-Cartier. This beautiful lake is part of the Capitale-Nationale region and is surrounded by mountains.
The main activities around Lac Brûlé are forestry (cutting down trees for wood) and recreational tourism, like visiting for fun. Because the lake is high up in the mountains, its surface usually freezes from late November until early April. It's generally safe to walk or play on the ice from early December to early April.
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Exploring Lac Brûlé's Location
Lac Brûlé is nestled between tall mountains. Its outflow, where water leaves the lake, is located:
- About 24.0 kilometres (14.9 mi) west of the northwest shore of the Saint Lawrence River.
- About 5.4 kilometres (3.4 mi) west of the top of Mont Raoul-Blanchard.
- About 12.2 kilometres (7.6 mi) northwest of where the Sainte-Anne and Brûlé rivers meet.
- About 33.0 kilometres (20.5 mi) southwest of downtown Baie-Saint-Paul.
Size and Shape of Lac Brûlé
Lac Brûlé is about 4.2 kilometres (2.6 mi) long and 1.7 kilometres (1.1 mi) wide. It sits at an altitude of 841 metres (2,759 ft) above sea level. This lake has an unusual shape, somewhat like a mushroom with its "stem" pointing west.
The lake gets its water mainly from:
- The outlet of Lac des Vases.
- An unnamed stream.
- The outlet of Lac à Chiens.
A dam has been built at the mouth of Lac Brûlé to control its water level.
How Water Flows from Lac Brûlé
From the dam at Lac Brûlé's mouth, the water flows out through the Brûlé Lake outlet for about 3.4 kilometres (2.1 mi). Then, it joins the Brûlé River and travels for about 18.6 kilometres (11.6 mi). After that, the water flows into the Sainte-Anne River for about 53.9 kilometres (33.5 mi). The Sainte-Anne River eventually flows through downtown Beaupré and empties into the Saint Lawrence River.
The Story Behind the Name: Étienne Brûlé
The name "Lac Brûlé" comes from a famous explorer named Étienne Brûlé. He was born around 1592 in France and came to Canada with Samuel de Champlain in 1608. Étienne Brûlé became an expert at speaking the Wendat (Huron) language and was possibly the first European to visit the Huronia region.
Étienne Brûlé's Adventures
Étienne Brûlé explored many areas, including Georgian Bay and large lakes like Huron, Ontario, Superior, and Erie. He helped the French trade furs with Indigenous peoples.
In 1629, during a war between England and France, the Kirke brothers took control of Quebec. Étienne Brûlé started working for the English. However, in 1632, the Treaty of Saint-Germain-en-Laye ended the conflict, and New France was returned to France.
When Samuel de Champlain returned, he was upset with Étienne Brûlé for working with the English. Étienne Brûlé then went to live in Huronia, where he passed away in 1633.
The name "Lac Savane" was officially recognized on March 25, 1997, by the Quebec Place Names Commission.
