Gabriel Lake facts for kids
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 Gabriel Lake
Location in Quebec
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| Location | Eeyou Istchee James Bay (municipality) |
| Coordinates | 49°18′06″N 74°27′58″W / 49.30167°N 74.46611°W |
| Type | Natural |
| Primary inflows | Lake de la Chopine, Titipiti River (via Feuquières Lake), Ventadour Lake (Ventadour River) (via Robert Lake (Opawica River)), Queue de Castor River, outlet of Eau Rouge Lake, Cawcot River. |
| Primary outflows | Opawica River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 17.6 kilometres (10.9 mi) |
| Max. width | 5.1 kilometres (3.2 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 392 metres (1,286 ft) |
Gabriel Lake is a beautiful freshwater lake located in the southeastern part of Quebec, Canada. It's found in a large area called Eeyou Istchee James Bay. This lake is surrounded by forests and is an important part of the region's natural environment.
The lake stretches across different areas known as townships, including Rohault, Robert, and Crisafy. The main activity here is forestry, which means people work with trees and wood. Tourism, like visiting for fun, is also popular.
You can reach Gabriel Lake by using a forest road called R1032. This road runs north to south and passes along the west side of the lake. The lake's surface usually freezes over from early November until mid-May. However, it's generally safe to walk or travel on the ice from mid-November to mid-April.
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Exploring Gabriel Lake
Gabriel Lake is located close to two important administrative regions: Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean and Eeyou Istchee James Bay.
Size and Shape
Gabriel Lake is about 17.6 kilometers (10.9 miles) long. At its widest point, it measures about 5.1 kilometers (3.2 miles) across. The lake sits at an elevation of 392 meters (1,286 feet) above sea level.
The lake has many interesting features. You'll find several bays, which are parts of the lake that curve inward. There are also peninsulas, which are pieces of land that stick out into the water. Many islands dot the lake's surface too.
One large peninsula on the south shore stretches 3.6 kilometers (2.2 miles) north into the lake. The bottom of the bay formed by this peninsula receives water from "Lac à l'Eau Rouge." Another peninsula on the east side also extends into the lake, almost dividing it in two.
Water Sources
Gabriel Lake gets its water from several rivers and other lakes:
- From the east, water flows in from "Lake Chopine" and the outlet of Robert Lake (Opawica River). Robert Lake also receives water from Feuquières Lake and the Ventadour River.
- From the south, the Queue de Castor River flows into the lake.
- From the west, water comes from the Cawcot River and the outlet of "Eau Rouge lake."
Lake's Outlet and Nearby Places
The water from Gabriel Lake flows out from a bay in the northwest. This outlet leads to the Opawica River.
Here are some distances from the lake's outlet to other important places:
- 1.9 kilometers (1.2 miles) west of Rohault Lake.
- 17.0 kilometers (10.6 miles) southeast of the mouth of Caopatina Lake.
- 64.0 kilometers (39.8 miles) south of downtown Chibougamau.
- 55.6 kilometers (34.5 miles) southeast of the village of Chapais, Quebec.
- 171.4 kilometers (106.5 miles) west of Lake Saint-Jean.
- 57.0 kilometers (35.4 miles) north of Gouin Reservoir.
- 81.5 kilometers (50.6 miles) north of the Obedjiwan Indian Reserve.
Surrounding Rivers and Lakes
The main water systems near Gabriel Lake include:
- North side: Opawica River, Rohault Lake, Nemenjiche River, Nemenjiche Lake, La Dauversière Lake.
- East side: Robert Lake (Opawica River), Normandin River, Coquille River, Nicabau Lake, Rohault Lake.
- South side: Cawcot River, Ventadour River, Titipiti River.
- West side: Cawcot River, Opawica River, Surprise Lake (Roy River).
What's in a Name?
The name "Gabriel" is a French name. The official name "lac Gabriel" was given on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is a group responsible for naming places in Quebec.
