La Flippe Lake facts for kids
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 La Flippe Lake
Location in Quebec
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| Location | Baie-Saint-Paul, Charlevoix Regional County Municipality (MRC), Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada |
| Coordinates | 47°18′33″N 70°40′19″W / 47.30917°N 70.67194°W |
| Lake type | Natural |
| Primary inflows | Four streams |
| Primary outflows | Bras du Nord-Ouest (Gouffre River tributary) |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 1.4 km (0.87 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.6 km (0.37 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 684 m (2,244 ft) |
Lac La Flippe is a freshwater lake found in Quebec, Canada. It's located near the town of Baie-Saint-Paul, in a beautiful area called Charlevoix Regional County Municipality. This region is part of the Capitale-Nationale area.
This lake is super important because it's where the Bras du Nord-Ouest river begins. The lake sits between two mountains. For a long time, the main activity around the lake was cutting down trees (forestry). But in the mid-1800s, people started coming here for fun, like vacations and outdoor activities.
Lac La Flippe usually freezes over in early December. It stays frozen until early April. You can generally walk or play safely on the ice from mid-December to the end of March. Small forest roads connect the eastern side of the lake to Route 138.
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Lake La Flippe's Location
Lac La Flippe is in a forest area near Baie-Saint-Paul. The lake is about 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi) long and sits at an elevation of 684 metres (2,244 ft) above sea level. It's on the western side of the Rivière du Gouffre valley and to the northwest of the Saint Lawrence River.
This lake is the starting point for the Bras du Nord-Ouest river. You'll find marshy areas, which are like wetlands, on both the north and south sides of the lake.
How Far is Lac La Flippe From Other Places?
The end of the lake, where the water flows out, is located:
- About 2.4 kilometres (1.5 mi) northwest of a spot called "La Barrière" along Route 138.
- About 1.7 kilometres (1.1 mi) west of a mountain peak that is 831 metres (2,726 ft) high.
- About 7.6 kilometres (4.7 mi) southwest of the center of the village of Petite-Rivière-Saint-François.
- About 4.3 kilometres (2.7 mi) northeast of a bend in the Sainte-Anne River.
- About 19.0 kilometres (11.8 mi) south of where the Bras du Nord-Ouest river joins the Rivière du Gouffre, which is in downtown Baie-Saint-Paul.
- About 7.8 kilometres (4.8 mi) west of the northwest shore of the Saint Lawrence River.
How Water Flows From Lac La Flippe
From Lac La Flippe, the water flows for about 27.7 kilometres (17.2 mi) along the Bras du Nord-Ouest river. Then, it continues for another 3.2 kilometres (2.0 mi) down the Rivière du Gouffre. This river eventually flows into Baie-Saint-Paul and then into the huge Saint Lawrence River.
The Name "Lac La Flippe"
The name "Lac La Flippe" first appeared on a map draft on May 21, 1959. People believe this name has been used since at least 1936, according to a survey done in 1996.
Sometimes, you might see other names for the lake, like Lac Lavoie, Lac Laflippe, or Lac la Flippe. The official name, "Lac La Flippe," was formally recognized on December 5, 1968, by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like the official naming committee for places in Quebec.
Related articles
- Charlevoix Regional County Municipality
- Baie-Saint-Paul
- Bras du Nord-Ouest (Gouffre River tributary)
- Rivière du Gouffre
