Lac à la Chute facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lac à la Chute |
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 Lac à la Chute
Location in Quebec
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| Location | Lac-Jacques-Cartier (TNO), La Côte-de-Beaupré Regional County Municipality, Capitale-Nationale |
| Coordinates | 47°18′42″N 71°19′22″W / 47.31166°N 71.32278°W |
| Lake type | Natural |
| Primary inflows | (clockwise from the mouth) Discharge of lac du Lièvre, décharge du lac Kewe, discharge of lac Cauchon and discharge of lac Guay. |
| Primary outflows | Discharge of the lake going to rivière à la Chute |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 3.3 km (2.1 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.7 km (0.43 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 653 m (2,142 ft) |
Lac à la Chute (which means "Lake of the Fall" in English) is a freshwater lake in Quebec, Canada. It is part of the water system that flows into the rivière à la Chute. This lake is found in an area called Lac-Jacques-Cartier, which is part of the La Côte-de-Beaupré Regional County Municipality.
The lake is located inside Jacques-Cartier National Park. The southern part of the lake is in a specific area known as the Cauchon canton.
The main road near Lac à la Chute is Quebec Route 175. This road connects the cities of Quebec City and Saguenay. There are also smaller roads used for logging and for people visiting the area for fun activities.
Logging is the most important economic activity here. Tourism and outdoor activities come in second place.
The surface of Lac à la Chute usually freezes over from early December until the end of March. It's generally safe to walk or play on the ice from late December to early March.
About Lac à la Chute
Lac à la Chute is about 3.3 kilometres (2.1 mi) long and 0.7 kilometres (0.43 mi) wide. Its surface is 653 metres (2,142 ft) above sea level. The lake is long and narrow, nestled between mountains. It looks a bit like a sock, with the "toe" part pointing northeast.
The Sautauriski River flows about 2.9 kilometres (1.8 mi) to the east of the lake. The rivière à la Chute is about 2.4 kilometres (1.5 mi) to the west.
Water from Lac à la Chute flows out and travels a long way. First, it flows southwest for about 4.8 kilometres (3.0 mi) through a deep valley. Then, it goes south for 7.3 kilometres (4.5 mi) along the rivière à la Chute. After that, it flows southwest for 4.6 kilometres (2.9 mi) into the Sautauriski River. Finally, the water joins the Jacques-Cartier River and flows south until it reaches the Saint-Laurent river.
The lake covers an area of 1.4 square kilometres (0.54 sq mi). It is the second largest among the 216 lakes and rivers in Jacques-Cartier National Park.
Why the Name "Lac à la Chute"?
The name "Lac à la Chute" is directly connected to the rivière à la Chute. This river is where the lake's water flows out. The name "Lac à la Chute" has been on maps since at least the late 1800s. For example, it appeared as "L. at the Fall" on a map of "Parc National des Laurentides" from April 30, 1896.
The official name "lac de la chute" was formally recognized on December 5, 1968, by the Commission de toponymie du Québec.
