Lake Troilus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lake Troilus |
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 Lake Troilus
Location in Quebec
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| Location | Baie-James, Quebec |
| Coordinates | 50°53′58″N 74°33′21″W / 50.89944°N 74.55583°W |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 28.1 kilometres (17.5 mi) |
| Max. width | 3.3 kilometres (2.1 mi) |
| Surface area | 52 kilometres (32 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 372 metres (1,220 ft) |
Lake Troilus is a lake in Quebec, Canada. It's part of the Broadback River system, located in the Baie-James area of Nord-du-Québec.
This lake is found within the Assinica Wildlife Sanctuary. The areas around the lake are popular for activities like hunting and fishing.
Getting to Lake Troilus can be a bit tricky. There are some forest roads used for logging and for people visiting for fun. These roads connect to a main road that goes south towards Chibougamau. This main road passes by the west side of Lake Troilus.
The surface of Lake Troilus is usually frozen from late October until early May. However, it's generally safe to walk or travel on the ice from mid-November to the end of April.
About Lake Troilus
Lake Troilus is located west of Lake Mistassini. It covers an area of 52 square kilometres (20 sq mi). The lake is about 28.1 kilometres (17.5 mi) long and 3.3 kilometres (2.1 mi) wide at its widest point. It sits at an elevation of 372 metres (1,220 ft) above sea level.
This lake has an interesting, uneven shape with four large sections. Each section has islands, many bays, and peninsulas (pieces of land sticking out into the water).
Here are the main parts of the lake:
- South-West Bay: This bay stretches for about 8.6 kilometres (5.3 mi). It gets water from seven smaller lakes. There's also an island in this bay that is 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi) long.
- South-Central Bay: This part goes southwest for 13.1 kilometres (8.1 mi). It has a smaller bay that stretches south for 4.2 kilometres (2.6 mi). This bay receives water from Frotet Lake and Regnault Lake, as well as from the South-West Bay.
- East Bay: This bay extends northeast for 15.0 kilometres (9.3 mi). It has two large peninsulas that almost meet, forming a narrow passage. This bay gets water from two lakes to the northeast and from Testard Lake (Broadback River) to the south.
- North West Bay: This bay stretches for 7.5 kilometres (4.7 mi). A peninsula separates East Bay and North West Bay. This bay receives water from a group of lakes to the northeast. The main outlet of Lake Troilus is on the west shore of this bay.
The water from Lake Troilus flows out from a bay in the northern part of the lake. This outlet is located:
- 51.6 kilometres (32.1 mi) west of Lake Mistassini.
- 78.7 kilometres (48.9 mi) southwest of the start of the Rupert River (which is at the mouth of Lake Mistassini).
- 68.6 kilometres (42.6 mi) northwest of the village of Mistissini (Cree village municipality).
- 72.2 kilometres (44.9 mi) north of the town of Chibougamau.
- 155.9 kilometres (96.9 mi) northeast of the mouth of Lake Evans (Quebec).
- 300 kilometres (190 mi) east of where the Broadback River meets Rupert Bay.
What's in the Area?
Many rivers and lakes are close to Lake Troilus. These are called hydrographic slopes.
- To the North: You'll find the Rupert River, Natastan River, Boisfort Lake, Canotaican Lake, Avanches Lake, and Swallow Lake.
- To the East: There's Testard Lake (Broadback River), Épervanche Lake, Savignac Lake, Artaud Lake, Armagnac Lake, Saint-Urcisse Lake, Saint-Urcisse River, and Lake Mistassini.
- To the South: You can find Frotet Lake, Lake Regnault, Samuel-Bédard Lake, Lemieux Lake, De Maurès River, Du Sauvage Lake, and the Chibougamau River.
- To the West: There's Chatillon Lake, Chatillon River, Broadback River, Avranches Lake, and Robineau Lake.
The Name of Lake Troilus
The name "Troilus lake" comes from Troilus de La Roche de Mesgouez (around 1540-1606). He was a very important person, known as the viceroy of "so-called Terres-Neuves." In 1598, he was given the title of lieutenant-general "of the countries of Canada, Newfoundland, Labrador and Norembegue." This title meant he owned the land and had control over trade there.
Troilus was named after his godfather, Troilus de Mondragon, who was a Spanish colonel. In 1945, the Quebec Geography Commission decided to name this lake "Troilus." Before that, it was called "Lake Seven." This number-based name (there were also Lake Five, Lake Six, and Lake Eight) appeared on a map from 1943 called "Mistassini."
The Cree people, who live in the area, had their own names for different parts of this complex lake, but not for the whole lake itself. You can learn more about related names at La Roche (Canton) and Mesgouez Lake. The name "Troilus Lake" was officially recognized on August 2, 1991, by the Commission de toponymie du Québec.
