Métabetchouane Lake facts for kids
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 Métabetchouane Lake
Location in Quebec
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| Location | Lac-Moncouche, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec |
| Coordinates | 47°57′38″N 72°05′13″W / 47.96056°N 72.08694°W |
| Type | Naturel |
| Primary inflows | Métabetchouane River |
| Primary outflows | Métabetchouane River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 12.5 km (7.8 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.5 km (0.93 mi) |
| Shore length1 | catchment |
| Surface elevation | 382 m (1,253 ft) |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Lac Métabetchouane is a large freshwater lake in Quebec, Canada. The Métabetchouane River flows right through it. The lake is located in a wild area called Lac-Moncouche, which is part of the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region.
This lake is special because it sits between two important natural areas. To the east, you'll find the Laurentides Wildlife Reserve. To the west, it borders the zec Kiskissink.
Getting to the lake is mostly by forest roads. These roads are used for logging and for people who visit for fun activities like fishing or camping. Forestry, which is cutting down trees, is the main business here. Tourism is also important.
During winter, Lac Métabetchouane usually freezes over. It's often safe to walk or play on the ice from mid-December to mid-March.
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About Lac Métabetchouane
Lac Métabetchouane is quite long, stretching about 12.5 km (7.8 mi). It is about 1.5 km (0.93 mi) wide. The lake sits at an elevation of 382 m (1,253 ft) above sea level.
The main river feeding the lake is the Métabetchouane River. This river flows into the lake from the east. Several smaller streams and outlets from other lakes also add water to Lac Métabetchouane. The Métabetchouane River then continues its journey through the lake for about 10.5 km (6.5 mi) before flowing out to the northwest.
The lake has a peninsula that extends about 1.1 km (0.68 mi) into the water. This peninsula helps create two large bays. One bay stretches about 4.8 km (3.0 mi) to the south on the east side. The other bay, on the west side, goes about 1.5 km (0.93 mi) to the south. There's also a bay called Naquagami Bay, which is about 2.0 km (1.2 mi) long and collects water from the Métabetchouane River.
Rivers and Lakes Nearby
Many rivers and lakes are connected to Lac Métabetchouane. They are all part of the same water system.
- To the North:
* Métabetchouane River * Chaîne River * Chute River * Fouet River
- To the East:
* Moncouche River * rivière aux Écorces * Lac aux Écorces
- To the South:
* Great Bostonnais Lake * Bostonnais River * Kiskissink Lake * Métabetchouane River
- To the West:
* Commissioners River * Perche river * Croche river
Journey of the Métabetchouane River
The water from Lac Métabetchouane flows out through the Métabetchouane River. From the lake's northern end, the river travels about 70.0 km (43.5 mi) generally towards the northwest.
Eventually, the Métabetchouane River flows into Lac Saint-Jean. The water then crosses Lac Saint-Jean for about 22.25 km (13.83 mi) to the northeast. From there, it enters the Saguenay River.
The Saguenay River carries the water for about 172.3 km (107.1 mi) eastward. Finally, the water reaches Tadoussac, where the Saguenay River joins the mighty Saint Lawrence River.
Name of the Lake
The name "lac Métabetchouane" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the group in charge of naming places in Quebec.
Related Articles
- Lac-Saint-Jean-Est Regional County Municipality
- Lac-Moncouche, an unorganized territory
- La Tuque, a city
- Zec Kiskissink, a controlled harvesting zone
- Laurentides Wildlife Reserve
- Métabetchouane River
- Lac Saint-Jean
- Saguenay River
- St. Lawrence River
- List of lakes in Canada
