Lac des Alliés facts for kids
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 Lac des Alliés
Location in Quebec
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| Location | Lac-Jacques-Cartier (TNO), La Côte-de-Beaupré Regional County Municipality, Capitale-Nationale |
| Coordinates | 47°22′34″N 71°21′12″W / 47.37611°N 71.35333°W |
| Lake type | Lake of dam |
| Primary inflows | (clockwise from the mouth) Rocheuse River, discharge of Walsh Lake and of Archambault Lake, discharge of lakes Pompée, César and Crassus. |
| Primary outflows | Rocheuse River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 3.0 km (1.9 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.7 km (0.43 mi) |
| Surface area | 1.39 km2 (0.54 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 713 m (2,339 ft) |
Lac des Alliés (which means Allied Lake in English) is a freshwater lake in Quebec, Canada. It's located in the unorganized territory of Lac-Jacques-Cartier, within the La Côte-de-Beaupré Regional County Municipality. This lake is an important part of the Jacques-Cartier National Park.
The Rocheuse River flows through the western part of Lac des Alliés. The lake is actually a wider section of this river. The area around the lake is mostly forest. People visit for activities like forestry and outdoor recreation.
You can reach the lake mainly from Quebec Route 175. This road connects the cities of Quebec and Saguenay. Smaller roads also help people get around for logging and tourism.
During winter, the lake usually freezes over. It's typically frozen from early December to late March. It's generally safe to walk on the ice from late December to early March.
Discover Lac des Alliés
Lac des Alliés is about 3.0 km (1.9 mi) long and 0.7 km (0.43 mi) wide. Its surface is about 713 m (2,339 ft) above sea level. This deep lake is surrounded by mountains and has a unique, somewhat N-shaped form.
Nearby, Sautauriski Lake is about 2.5 km (1.6 mi) to the east. The Jacques-Cartier River flows about 2.3 km (1.4 mi) north of the lake.
Water from Lac des Alliés flows out into the Rocheuse River. It then travels 3.8 km (2.4 mi) west and north. After that, it flows 4.6 km (2.9 mi) southwest into the rivière du Malin. Finally, the water joins the Jacques-Cartier River, which flows south to the Saint Lawrence River.
Lac des Alliés covers an area of 138.7 ha (343 acres). It is the third largest of the 216 lakes found within Jacques-Cartier National Park. There is a dam at the lake's exit. This dam helps to hold back water, creating a reservoir.
Why the Name "Allied Lake"?
The name "Lac des Alliés" (Allied Lake) was given by surveyors. They wanted to honor the memory of the Allied troops from the First World War.
The official name "Lac des Alliés" was made formal on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the organization responsible for place names in Quebec.
