Otis Lake (Saint-Félix-d'Otis) facts for kids
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 Otis Lake
Location in Quebec
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| Location | Rivière-Éternité |
| Coordinates | 48°18′01″N 70°38′49″W / 48.30028°N 70.64694°W |
| Lake type | Natural |
| Primary inflows | Outlet of lac Valérie, ruisseau Nazaire, outlet of lac Simard, outlet of lac Goth, outlet of "lac de la Souris". |
| Primary outflows | Ruisseau aux Cailles |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 6.2 km (3.9 mi) |
| Max. width | 3.3 km (2.1 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 213 m (699 ft) |
Otis Lake is a beautiful lake in the province of Quebec, Canada. It's part of the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region. This lake is special because its waters flow into the mighty Saguenay River through a stream called "ruisseau aux Cailles".
The lake is located near the municipality of Saint-Félix-d'Otis. A main road, Route 170, helps people reach the southern part of the lake. Other smaller forest roads also lead to the area. Many people have built vacation homes, called chalets, around the lake, especially in the south-eastern and north-eastern bays.
The main reason people visit Otis Lake is for vacations and fun activities. Forestry, which is cutting down trees for wood, is another important activity in the area.
Otis Lake usually freezes over from late November to early April. However, it's generally safe to walk or play on the ice from mid-December until the end of March.
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Lake Otis: Location and Features
Otis Lake is surrounded by several important water systems. Knowing these helps us understand how the lake fits into the larger natural environment.
Nearby Waterways
Here are some of the main rivers and streams close to Otis Lake:
- North side: Cailles stream, Rivière à la Croix, and the big Saguenay River.
- East side: Rivière à la Croix, Lac à la Croix, Éternity River, and Saint-Jean River.
- South side: Brébeuf Lake, Saint-Jean River, Papinachois stream, Pierre River, and Catin river.
- West side: The Saguenay River and Baie des Ha! Ha!.
Lake Dimensions
Otis Lake has a unique shape, like a boat anchor or a hook! It is about 6.2 km (3.9 mi) long. At its widest point, it measures about 3.3 km (2.1 mi). The lake sits at an elevation of 213 m (699 ft) above sea level. Its total area is about .
The "hook" shape of the lake has a "village bay" at the top and a place called "Anse à Pierre" at the end of the hook.
Where the Water Flows Out
The water from Otis Lake flows out from a bay on the north-west side of the lake. This spot is:
- About 1.2 km (0.75 mi) north of the small village of Lac-Goth.
- About 3.2 km (2.0 mi) south of where the "ruisseau aux Cailles" meets the Saguenay River.
- About 6.2 km (3.9 mi) north-west of the center of Saint-Félix-d'Otis village.
- About 9.5 km (5.9 mi) north-east of "Baie de la Sauvagesse" on Brébeuf Lake.
- About 13.6 km (8.5 mi) north-east of where the Ha! Ha! River joins the Saguenay River.
- About 31.5 km (19.6 mi) east of downtown Saguenay (city).
- About 74 km (46 mi) west of downtown Tadoussac.
From the mouth of Otis Lake, the water travels down the "ruisseau aux Cailles" for about 4.2 km (2.6 mi). It then reaches the "Anse aux Cailles" on the southern shore of the Saguenay River. From there, the water flows east along the Saguenay River for about 93.1 km (57.8 mi) until it reaches Tadoussac. At Tadoussac, the Saguenay River empties into the huge St. Lawrence River.
Naming of the Lake
The name "Lac Otis" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the official body in Quebec responsible for naming places.
