Canusio Lake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Canusio Lake |
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Watershed of Nottaway River
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 Canusio Lake
Location in Quebec
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| Location | Eeyou Istchee James Bay (mconvertcipality) |
| Coordinates | 48°32′45″N 75°47′56″W / 48.54583°N 75.79889°W |
| Type | Natural |
| Primary inflows | Mégiscane River, Saint-Cyr River South. |
| Primary outflows | Mégiscane River. |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 17.2 kilometres (10.7 mi) |
| Max. width | 2.4 kilometres (1.5 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 393 metres (1,289 ft) |
Canusio Lake is a freshwater lake located in the province of Quebec, Canada. It is found in the northeastern part of Senneterre, within the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region.
The area around Canusio Lake is mainly used for forestry, which means cutting down trees for wood. People also enjoy visiting the lake for fun outdoor activities like fishing or boating.
You can get to Canusio Lake by using special forest roads. The lake is usually frozen from early November until mid-May. It is generally safe to walk or play on the ice from mid-November to mid-April.
About Canusio Lake
Canusio Lake is about 17.2 kilometres (10.7 mi) long. At its widest point, it measures 2.4 kilometres (1.5 mi). The lake has a very interesting and complex shape. It features many islands, peninsulas (land surrounded by water on three sides), and bays. There is also a large swampy area on its western side. The lake sits at an elevation of 393 metres (1,289 ft) above sea level.
Water Sources
Canusio Lake gets its water from two main rivers:
- The Saint-Cyr River South, which flows in from the northeast.
- The Mégiscane River, which flows in from the south.
The water from Canusio Lake then flows out into the Mégiscane River from the lake's north shore.
Location Details
Canusio Lake is an important part of the local water system. Here are some distances to other notable places:
- It is 29.0 kilometres (18.0 mi) northwest of the dam at the mouth of Lac du Poète. This dam helps move water from the upper Mégiscane River to the Gouin Reservoir.
- The lake is 31.7 kilometres (19.7 mi) west of a bay on the western shore of the Gouin Reservoir.
- It is 98.8 kilometres (61.4 mi) northeast of where the Mégiscane River joins Parent Lake (Abitibi).
- The lake is 374 kilometres (232 mi) southeast of the mouth of the Nottaway River, which flows into Rupert Bay.
- It is 65.2 kilometres (40.5 mi) southwest of the village of Obedjiwan.
- The lake is 101.2 kilometres (62.9 mi) southeast of the town of Lebel-sur-Quévillon.
Nearby Waterways
Many other rivers and lakes are close to Canusio Lake. These are part of the same large water system:
- To the North: Saint-Cyr Lake (Saint-Cyr River South), Saint-Cyr River South, Cherrier Lake, Mesplet Lake.
- To the East: Dumont Lake, Pascagama Lake, Deschamps Lake, Pascagama River.
- To the South: Ouiscatis Lake, Pascagama Lake, Mégiscane River, Suzie River.
- To the West: Mégiscane lake, Mégiscane river.
Name History
In the past, Canusio Lake was known by a different name: "Lake Matciskan". The name "Lac Canusio" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968, by the Commission de toponymie du Québec. This commission is responsible for naming places in Quebec.
