Françoise Lake facts for kids
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Watershed of Nottaway River
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 Françoise Lake
Location in Quebec
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| Location | Eeyou Istchee James Bay (municipality) |
| Coordinates | 49°27′32″N 75°18′19″W / 49.45889°N 75.30528°W |
| Type | Natural |
| Primary inflows | discharge of lake Stina, Opawica River |
| Primary outflows | Opawica River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 5.3 kilometres (3.3 mi) |
| Max. width | 2.0 kilometres (1.2 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 338 metres (1,109 ft) |
Françoise Lake is a freshwater lake located in the southern part of the Eeyou Istchee James Bay (municipality) in Quebec, Canada. It's found in the administrative region of Nord-du-Québec. The lake stretches across the Grandis and du Guesclin townships, southwest of Chapais, Quebec.
The main activity around Françoise Lake is forestry, which means cutting down trees for wood. After forestry, fun outdoor activities like tourism are popular. The area has a large network of waterways, including Father Lake and Doda Lake, which are great for boating. Doda Lake is actually a wider part of the Opawica River.
You can get to Françoise Lake using forest road R1051 from the north. This road leads to a big piece of land that sticks out into the lake. This land is surrounded by Du Guesclin Lake and Françoise Lake to the north, and Doda Lake to the east and south. Father Lake (Doda Lake tributary) is to the southwest.
Françoise Lake is usually frozen solid from early November until mid-May. However, it's safest to walk or play on the ice from mid-November to mid-April.
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About Françoise Lake
Françoise Lake is shaped a bit like an upside-down hook. It is about 5.3 kilometres (3.3 mi) long and 2.0 kilometres (1.2 mi) wide at its widest point. The lake sits at an elevation of 338 metres (1,109 ft) above sea level.
The lake has many interesting features, including several bays, peninsulas (land almost surrounded by water), and two islands. Françoise Lake is connected to other nearby lakes like Doda Lake, Father Lake, Stina Lake, and Du Guesclin Lake.
Water Sources and Flow
Françoise Lake gets its water from Stina Lake to the north and the Opawica River to the east.
The water from Françoise Lake flows directly into Lac Du Guesclin through a short channel to the west.
Nearby Locations
The mouth of Françoise Lake is located:
- About 54.2 kilometres (33.7 mi) southeast of where the Opawica River meets the Chibougamau River.
- About 325 kilometres (202 mi) southeast of the mouth of the Nottaway River.
- About 80.3 kilometres (49.9 mi) northwest of a bay in the Gouin Reservoir.
- About 80.2 kilometres (49.8 mi) southwest of downtown Chibougamau.
- About 59.4 kilometres (36.9 mi) southeast of the village of Waswanipi.
Surrounding Rivers and Lakes
The main rivers and lakes near Françoise Lake include:
- North side: Stina Lake and the Obatogamau River.
- East side: Doda Lake, the Opawica River, the Aigle River (Opawica River), Hébert Lake, and the Hébert River.
- South side: Doda Lake, Father Lake, Hébert Lake, the Aigle River (Opawica River), the Saint-Cyr River, and the Hébert River.
- West side: Du Guesclin Lake, Germain Lake, Germain Creek, Lichen Lake (Opawica River), the Nicobi River, and the Opawica River.
Name Origin
The name "Françoise" is a French name.
The official name "lake Françoise" was made official on July 15, 1970. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the organization in Quebec responsible for naming places.
