Lake Nicolet facts for kids
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Lake Nicolet seen from Gosford street, near Saints-Martyrs-Canadiens
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 Lake Nicolet
Location in Quebec
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| Location | Canada, Quebec, Centre-du-Québec, Arthabaska Regional County Municipality |
| Coordinates | 45°49′48″N 71°33′37″W / 45.83°N 71.56028°W |
| Native name | Lac Nicolet Error {{native name checker}}: parameter value is malformed (help) |
| Primary outflows | Nicolet River |
| Catchment area | 9.4 kilometres (5.84 mi) |
| Max. length | 5.1 kilometres (3.2 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.7 kilometres (1.1 mi) |
| Surface area | 4.1 kilometres (2.55 mi) |
| Average depth | 17 metres (56 ft) |
| Max. depth | 41 metres (135 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 350 metres (1,150 ft) |
| Frozen | End of December to beginning of March |
| Islands | Boulanger, Baril, à Michel-Rheault, Rolland. |
Lake Nicolet (in French: lac Nicolet) is a beautiful lake located in Quebec, Canada. It's about 50 kilometers (31 miles) south of Victoriaville. You can find it in the municipality of Saints-Martyrs-Canadiens.
This lake is very important because it's where the Nicolet River begins! The Nicolet River flows for about 137 kilometers (85 miles). It eventually reaches the southeast shore of Lake Saint-Pierre. The mighty St. Lawrence River also flows through Lake Saint-Pierre.
Two main roads surround Lake Nicolet. Chemin du Lac-Nicolet is on the northwest side. Chemin Gosford-Sud is on the southeast side.
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Exploring Lake Nicolet's Geography
Lake Nicolet is shaped a bit like a bent crescent moon. It stretches for about 5.1 kilometers (3.2 miles) long. At its widest point, it measures about 1.7 kilometers (1.1 miles) across. Mountains surround this lovely lake.
Islands and Mountains
The lake is home to seven islands. These include Boulanger, Baril, Linke, L'Heureux, à Michel-Rheault, and Rolland. There is also one small unnamed island.
Around the lake, you'll find several mountain peaks. Brûlé Mountain is about 500 meters (1,640 feet) tall. It's located about 1.5 kilometers (0.9 miles) south of the lake's mouth. Other peaks include a 419-meter (1,375 feet) high point on the west side. There's also a 492-meter (1,614 feet) peak on the southeast side.
Life Around the Lake
Many people enjoy spending time at Lake Nicolet. There are about one hundred chalets, or small cabins, built all around the lake. It's a popular spot for relaxation and outdoor activities.
The Name of Lake Nicolet
The name "Lac Nicolet" became official on December 5, 1968. This was decided by the Commission de toponymie du Québec. This commission is in charge of naming places in Quebec.
