Irene Lake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Irène Lake |
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Watershed of Nottaway River
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 Irène Lake
Location in Quebec
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| Location | Eeyou Istchee James Bay (municipality) |
| Coordinates | 49°32′31″N 74°45′41″W / 49.54194°N 74.76139°W |
| Type | Natural |
| Primary inflows | Irène River (Opawica River) |
| Primary outflows | Irène River (Opawica River). |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 7.8 kilometres (4.8 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.7 kilometres (1.1 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 372 metres (1,220 ft) |
Irene Lake is a freshwater lake located in the southeastern part of the Eeyou Istchee James Bay area in Quebec, Canada. It's a natural lake that gets its water from the Irene River, which also flows out of it.
The lake is found in a region called Rasles. The main activities around the lake are forestry (cutting down trees) and tourism, like visiting for fun. You can reach Irene Lake by a forest road called R1032. This road runs along the western side of Irene Lake and Gabriel Lake. It also crosses the Irene River and connects to Route 212, which links the towns of Obedjiwan and La Tuque.
The surface of Irene Lake usually freezes over from early November until mid-May. However, it's generally safe to walk or play on the ice from mid-November to mid-April.
About Irene Lake
Irene Lake is about 7.8 kilometres (4.8 mi) long and 1.7 kilometres (1.1 mi) wide at its widest point. It sits at an elevation of 372 metres (1,220 ft) above sea level. This lake has many islands, peninsulas (pieces of land almost surrounded by water), and several bays.
The water from Irene Lake flows out from a bay in the northern part of the lake. This outflow eventually joins the Opawica River, which then flows into the Waswanipi River.
Where is Irene Lake?
Irene Lake is located:
- About 7.6 kilometres (4.7 mi) northeast of where the Irene River flows out.
- About 26.3 kilometres (16.3 mi) northeast of Bras Coupé Lake (Opawica River).
- About 45.3 kilometres (28.1 mi) southwest of the city of Chibougamau.
- About 38.6 kilometres (24.0 mi) southeast of the village of Chapais, Quebec.
- About 104.5 kilometres (64.9 mi) north of the village of Obedjiwan.
Nearby Waters
Many other lakes and rivers are close to Irene Lake. Here are some of the main ones:
- To the North: Eau Jaune Lake, Obatogamau River, Presqu'île Lake (Nord-du-Québec), and Opémisca Lake.
- To the East: The Obatogamau Lakes and the Obatogamau River.
- To the South: Des Vents Lake (Opawica River tributary), Caopatina Lake, Roy River, and Lake Surprise (Roy River).
- To the West: Bras Coupé Lake (Opawica River), Yvonne River, and Aigle River (Doda Lake).
Naming of Irene Lake
The name "lac Irene" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the organization responsible for naming places in Quebec.
