Faillon Lake facts for kids
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Watershed of Nottaway River
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 Faillon Lake
Location in Quebec
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| Location | Senneterre |
| Coordinates | 48°20′11″N 76°39′28″W / 48.33639°N 76.65778°W |
| Type | Natural |
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| Primary outflows | Mégiscane River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 18.3 kilometres (11.4 mi) |
| Max. width | 2.2 kilometres (1.4 mi) |
| Surface area | 24.8 kilometres (15.4 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 355 metres (1,165 ft) |
Faillon Lake is a freshwater lake located in Senneterre, Quebec, Canada. It is part of the La Vallée-de-l'Or Regional County Municipality. The lake stretches across the Faillon and Boisseau areas.
The Mégiscane River flows through the southwestern part of Faillon Lake. This river is very important to the lake's water system.
The main activities around Faillon Lake are forestry and tourism. People enjoy visiting the area for fun and relaxation. The lake's surface usually freezes over from early December until the end of April.
A forest road helps people reach the lake. It runs along the north side of the Mégiscane River. Another part of this road serves the southwestern side of the lake.
Lake Faillon's Location
Faillon Lake is about 18.3 kilometres (11.4 mi) long. It is actually a wider part of the Mégiscane River. The lake has a special area called Kwacidawagak Bay on its south shore. A small creek flows into this bay from the east.
The lake gets most of its water from the Mégiscane River in the northeast. It also receives water from the Bastian River in the northwest. The water from Faillon Lake then flows out into the Mégiscane River again.
The lake's exit point is located:
- About 35.0 kilometres (21.7 mi) north of where the Mégiscane River meets Parent Lake.
- About 38.8 kilometres (24.1 mi) east of the center of Senneterre.
- About 6.0 kilometres (3.7 mi) northeast of the Canadian National Railway tracks.
Many rivers and lakes are close to Faillon Lake. These include:
- To the north: Bastien River, Collin River, and Valets Lake.
- To the east: Mégiscane River, Arthur Brook, and Attic Lake.
- To the south: Canyon Creek and Marquis River.
- To the west: Mégiscane River and Collin River.
How Faillon Lake Got Its Name
In the past, Faillon Lake was known by a different name: "Millie Lake." The Geography Commission of Quebec decided to change its name in 1921.
The new name honors Étienne-Michel Faillon (1799-1870). He was a Sulpician, which is a type of priest. In 1865, he wrote an important book. It was called "History of French colonization in Canada."
The name "Lac Faillon" became official on December 5, 1968. This happened when the Commission de toponymie du Québec was first created.
