Gregory Lake (La Jacques-Cartier) facts for kids
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 Gregory Lake
Location in Quebec
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| Location | Lac-Croche (TNO), La Jacques-Cartier Regional County Municipality (MRC), Capitale-Nationale |
| Coordinates | 47°21′19″N 71°35′22″W / 47.35528°N 71.58945°W |
| Lake type | Natural |
| Primary inflows | (Clockwise from the mouth) Tourilli River, outlet of Lac des Doradilles, the outlet of a group of lakes including Hunau, Crochetière and Pleurotes, and the outlet of lakes Fruze, Chesnay, Godman, Etheleen, Petit lac Etheleen and du Piedmont |
| Primary outflows | Tourilli River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 2.3 km (1.4 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.1 km (0.68 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 634 m (2,080 ft) |
| Islands | 3 |
Lac Gregory is a freshwater lake in Quebec, Canada. It is located in the Laurentides Wildlife Reserve. The Tourilli River flows through it from north to south.
This lake is found in a special area called the unorganized territory of Lac-Croche. This area is part of the La Jacques-Cartier Regional County Municipality. It is also in the Capitale-Nationale region of Quebec.
The roads around Gregory Lake are mostly for forestry. They also help people get around for fun activities like tourism. Forestry, which is about managing forests, is the main activity here. Tourism is the second most important activity.
Gregory Lake usually freezes over in early December. It stays frozen until the end of March. It's generally safe to walk on the ice from late December to early March.
Exploring Gregory Lake
Gregory Lake is about 2.3 kilometres (1.4 mi) long and 1.1 kilometres (0.68 mi) wide. Its surface is 634 metres (2,080 ft) above sea level. This lake sits among mountains and has three main sections, like bays:
- The first section stretches about 0.8 kilometres (0.50 mi) north and curves east. It receives water from Lac des Doradilles. It also gets water from a group of other lakes, including Hunau, Crochetière, and Pleurotes.
- The second section goes about 0.4 kilometres (0.25 mi) to the east. This part of the lake receives water from several lakes. These include Fruze, Chesnay, Godman, Etheleen, Petit lac Etheleen, and du Piedmont.
- The third section extends about 0.6 kilometres (0.37 mi) south. This is where the lake's water flows out.
The water from Gregory Lake flows into the Tourilli River. This river then flows for about 45.7 kilometres (28.4 mi) south. It eventually joins the Sainte-Anne River. From there, the water continues south in the Sainte-Anne River. Finally, it reaches the northeast bank of the mighty Saint Lawrence River.
How Gregory Lake Got Its Name
The name "Lac Gregory" was officially given to the lake on December 5, 1968. This decision was made by the Commission de toponymie du Québec. This commission is in charge of naming places in Quebec.
