Petit Lac Saint-François (Saint-François-Xavier-de-Brompton) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Petit Lac Saint-François |
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 Petit Lac Saint-François
Location in Quebec
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| Location | Saint-François-Xavier-de-Brompton, Quebec, Canada |
| Coordinates | 45°32′13″N 72°02′12″W / 45.53695°N 72.03667°W |
| Basin countries | Canada |
Petit Lac Saint-François, also called Lake Tomcod, is a lake in the Canadian province of Quebec. It is found in the town of Saint-François-Xavier-de-Brompton. This area is part of the regional county municipality (MRC) of Le Val-Saint-François. It is also in the larger administrative region called Estrie.
Sometimes, tiny living things called Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) can be found in the lake. These are very small organisms that can sometimes make the water look green.
Where is Petit Lac Saint-François?
This lake is located right next to the eastern side of the village of Saint-François-Xavier-de-Brompton. You can find it south of Route 249. It is also west of Highway 55.
What's in a name?
The name "Petit lac Saint-François" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec. This commission is a group in Quebec that gives official names to places.
