Cinconsine Lake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lac Cinconsine |
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 Lac Cinconsine
Location in Quebec
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| Location | La Tuque, Quebec |
| Coordinates | 47°24′20″N 73°03′42″W / 47.40556°N 73.06167°W |
| Primary outflows | Cinconcine River leading to the Rivière aux Rats (La Tuque) |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 6.5 km (4.0 mi) |
| Max. width | 3.2 km (2.0 mi) |
| Max. depth | 99 m (325 ft) |
| Settlements | La Tuque |
Cinconsine Lake is a large lake in the Mauricie region of Quebec, Canada. It sits on the west side of the Saint-Maurice River, within the territory of La Tuque. The area around the lake is part of the northern Zec Wessonneau, which is a managed wildlife zone.
About Cinconsine Lake
Cinconsine Lake has a unique shape, like a boot with its tip pointing southeast. This direction is towards a small community called "Rivière-aux-Rats (La Tuque)". The lake is about 6.5 kilometers (4 miles) long and 3.2 kilometers (2 miles) wide.
It is located about 18 kilometers (11 miles) west of the city of La Tuque. The lake is completely surrounded by forests and mountains. Every year, the lake's surface freezes over, usually from November until April.
Lake's Surroundings
High mountains surround Cinconsine Lake. Some peaks reach 400 meters (1,312 feet) on the east and southwest sides. The lake's surface is about 244 meters (801 feet) above sea level.
Many smaller lakes and streams feed into Cinconsine Lake. From the northeast, water flows in from lakes like Grandmont, Tom, and Franquet. Lake Lachance also sends its water into Cinconsine Lake from the northeast. On the west side, water comes from Baxter and Bordeleau Lakes. A small river also flows into a bay of Cinconsine Lake called Sinuous Lake.
The Cinconsine Dam
At the southern end of Cinconsine Lake, there is a dam called the Cinconsine dam. This dam helps control the water flow out of the lake. The water from the lake flows into a stream called "Cinconsine Creek".
This creek travels south for about 5.5 kilometers (3.4 miles). Along its path, it flows through Boulanger Lake and then into a small lake called Napinu. From Napinu, the water continues south to Mirror Lake (Lac Miroir), eventually reaching the Rivière aux Rats (La Tuque).
