Lac des Cèdres (rivière des Cèdres) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lac des Cèdres |
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 Lac des Cèdres
Location in Quebec
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| Location | Ferland-et-Boilleau and Saint-Félix-d'Otis |
| Coordinates | 48°14′24″N 70°44′40″W / 48.24°N 70.74445°W |
| Lake type | Natural |
| Primary inflows | lac de camp (North side), « La Filée des Trois Petits Lacs » (North side) lac Barbé (North side), lac de la Grenouille (East side), lac Gamelin (South side), lac Murphy (South side) |
| Primary outflows | Rivière des Cèdres |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 6.4 km (4.0 mi) |
| Max. width | 2.0 km (1.2 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 232 m (761 ft) |
Lac des Cèdres is a beautiful lake in Quebec, Canada. It's where the Rivière des Cèdres begins. This lake is part of a larger water system that includes the Ha! Ha! River and the big Saguenay River.
The lake is located in two small towns: Ferland-et-Boilleau and Saint-Félix-d'Otis. These towns are in a region called Fjord-du-Saguenay.
You can reach Lac des Cèdres by using special forest roads. These roads connect to Route 381, which follows the Ha! Ha! River. These roads are used for both logging and fun outdoor activities.
Logging, or forestry, is the main way people make a living in this area. Tourism, like visiting the lake for fun, is the second most important activity.
During winter, Lac des Cèdres usually freezes over. The ice is typically solid enough to walk on from mid-December until mid-March.
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Exploring Lac des Cèdres
Lac des Cèdres is about 25.1 km (15.6 mi) north of the border of the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region. Many other lakes and rivers are connected to it.
Water Flow and Nearby Lakes
The lake gets its water from several smaller lakes. These include Camp Lake, "La Filée des Trois Petits Lacs," and Lac Barbé from the north. From the east, it gets water from Lac de la Grenouille. From the south, it's fed by Lac Gamelin and Murphy Lake.
The water from Lac des Cèdres then flows out into the Rivière des Cèdres.
Size and Shape of the Lake
Lac des Cèdres is about 6.4 km (4.0 mi) long. It has a unique shape, a bit like a starfish! At its widest point, it measures about 2.0 km (1.2 mi). The lake sits at an elevation of 232 m (761 ft) above sea level.
Where the Water Goes
From Lac des Cèdres, the water travels a long way!
- First, it flows through the Rivière des Cèdres for about 4.1 km (2.5 mi).
- Then, it joins the Ha! Ha! River and flows for about 13.3 km (8.3 mi).
- Next, the water enters the Baie des Ha! Ha!, crossing it for about 11 km (6.8 mi).
- Finally, it flows into the mighty Saguenay River. The water travels about 93.1 km (57.8 mi) down the Saguenay River until it reaches Tadoussac. There, the Saguenay River empties into the huge Saint Lawrence River.
How Lac des Cèdres Got Its Name
The name "Lac des Cèdres" means "Lake of Cedars" in French. It was officially given this name on December 12, 1985. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is a group in Quebec that names places.
