Lac au Lard facts for kids
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 Lac au Lard
Location in Quebec
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| Location | La Tuque, Mauricie |
| Coordinates | 47°20′03″N 72°23′37″W / 47.33417°N 72.39361°W |
| Lake type | Natural |
| Primary inflows | (Clockwise, from the confluence) Three discharges of unidentified lakes emptying on east shore, Doucet River, five unidentified streams empting on the west shore, discharge of few lakes including the "Lac de la Grosse Roche". |
| Primary outflows | Ruisseau du Lac au Lard |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 6.9 km (4.3 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.7 km (0.43 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 321 m (1,053 ft) |
The Lac au Lard is a large lake in the La Tuque area of Quebec, Canada. It's found in the Mauricie region. This lake is the main source of water for the Ruisseau du Lac au Lard, a stream that flows from it.
The main activity in this area is forestry, which means managing forests and cutting trees. People also enjoy recreational activities here, like fishing or boating.
The surface of Lac au Lard usually freezes over in early December. It stays frozen until the end of March. However, it's safest to walk or play on the ice from late December to early March.
About Lac au Lard
Lac au Lard is a long, narrow lake. It stretches for about 6.9 kilometres (4.3 mi) (that's almost 7 kilometers!). It is about 0.7 kilometres (0.43 mi) wide. The lake sits at an elevation of 321 metres (1,053 ft) above sea level.
A forest road bridge (R0400) crosses the northern part of the lake. This bridge creates a smaller bay that extends for about 1.6 kilometres (0.99 mi) to the northwest. The lake also has several other small bays along its shores.
The water from Lac au Lard flows out into the Ruisseau du Lac au Lard. From there, the water eventually reaches the Jeannotte River. The Jeannotte River then flows into the Batiscan River. Finally, the Batiscan River empties into the mighty St. Lawrence River.
Why the Name "Lac au Lard"?
The name "Lac au Lard" means "Lake of Lard" in French. The official name was given on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is a group in Quebec that names places.
Related Places
- Batiscanie
- Zec de la Bessonne, a special area for hunting and fishing
- La Tuque, a city nearby
- Doucet River
- Ruisseau du Lac au Lard
- Jeannotte River, a stream connected to the lake
- Batiscan River, another stream connected to the lake
- St. Lawrence River, a very large river
- List of rivers of Quebec
