Palluau Lake facts for kids
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 Palluau Lake
Location in Quebec
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| Location | Le Domaine-du-Roy (RCM) |
| Coordinates | 48°56′44″N 74°03′06″W / 48.94556°N 74.05167°W |
| Type | Natural |
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| Primary outflows | Marquette River West |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 7.6 kilometres (4.7 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 438 metres (1,437 ft) |
Palluau Lake is a freshwater lake in the Lac-Ashuapmushuan, Quebec unorganized territory. This area is part of the Regional County Municipality (RCM) Le Domaine-du-Roy. It is located in the northwest part of the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region in Quebec, Canada.
The lake is completely inside the Buade Township. Palluau Lake is just outside the western border of the Ashuapmushuan Wildlife Reserve. It sits about halfway between Marquette Lake to the east and Frontenac Lake (Milieu River) to the west.
Logging is the main activity around the lake. Tourism, like fishing and camping, is also important.
A forest road, R0212, runs along the north side of the lake. This road connects to Route 167 further east. Route 167 links Chibougamau and Saint-Félicien, Quebec. It also connects to the Canadian National Railway line. Other smaller forest roads serve the area south of the lake.
The surface of Palluau Lake is usually frozen from early November to mid-May. However, it is generally safe to walk or drive on the ice from mid-November to mid-April.
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About Palluau Lake's Geography
Palluau Lake is about 7.6 kilometres (4.7 mi) long and runs northwest. It has a maximum width of 1.1 kilometres (0.68 mi) and sits at an elevation of 438 metres (1,437 ft) above sea level. The lake has a complex shape with four main parts. These parts are separated by long pieces of land called peninsulas. The longest peninsula stretches 2.0 kilometres (1.2 mi) south. It separates the Northeast Bay from the bay where the lake's water flows out.
Where the Water Flows
The water from Palluau Lake flows out from its mouth, which is located:
- 53.9 kilometres (33.5 mi) northeast of a bay in Gouin Reservoir.
- 21.9 kilometres (13.6 mi) southwest of where the Marquette River West joins the Marquette River.
- 30 kilometres (19 mi) south of the mouth of the Marquette River (where it meets the Ashuapmushuan River).
- 119.5 kilometres (74.3 mi) west of the mouth of the Ashuapmushuan River (where it meets lac Saint-Jean).
- 161.7 kilometres (100.5 mi) west of the mouth of lac Saint-Jean (where it meets the Saguenay River).
- 323.7 kilometres (201.1 mi) west of the mouth of the Saguenay River (where it meets the Estuary of Saint Lawrence).
Rivers and Lakes Nearby
The main rivers and lakes close to Palluau Lake are:
- North side: Marquette River West, Poutrincourt Lake, Normandin River.
- East side: Marquette River, Marquette Lake, La Tombelle Lake.
- South side: Loup River West (Ashuapmushuan Lake), Wabano River West, Berlinguet Creek, Cajeux Creek.
- West side: Frontenac Lake (Milieu River), Normandin River, Little Buade Lake, Buade Lake (Normandin River), Maskoskanaw River.
From the mouth of Palluau Lake, the water flows into the Loup River West (Ashuapmushuan Lake). This river flows for about 45.5 kilometres (28.3 mi) generally north, then east. It then joins the Marquette River. From there, the water flows northeast for 21.1 kilometres (13.1 mi) until it reaches Ashuapmushuan Lake. Finally, the water travels along the Ashuapuashuan River for 193 kilometres (120 mi). It flows northeast, then southeast, emptying into lac Saint-Jean on its west bank near Saint-Félicien, Quebec.
The Name "Palluau Lake"
The name "Lac Palluau" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the organization responsible for naming places in Quebec.
