Poisson-Blanc Lake (Notre-Dame-du-Laus) facts for kids
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 Poisson-Blanc Lake
Location in Quebec
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| Location | Canada, Quebec, Laurentides, Notre-Dame-du-Laus |
| Coordinates | 46°00′50″N 75°42′32″W / 46.01389°N 75.70889°W |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Native name | Lac du Poisson Blanc Error {{native name checker}}: parameter value is malformed (help) |
| Part of | Poisson-Blanc Reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Rivière du Lièvre |
| Primary outflows | Rivière du Lièvre |
| Max. length | 25 kilometres (16 mi) |
| Max. width | 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) |
The Lac du Poisson Blanc (which means Poisson-Blanc Lake in English) is a large freshwater body located in the area of Notre-Dame-du-Laus, in Quebec, Canada. It's part of the Laurentides region.
Exploring Poisson-Blanc Lake
Poisson-Blanc Lake is a huge freshwater reservoir. A reservoir is like a very big, man-made lake. It covers an area of about 85 square kilometers. That's a lot of water!
This lake is about 25 kilometers long and 4 kilometers wide. It was created in 1928 when a dam was built on the Lièvre River. This dam helped make the original Poisson-Blanc Lake much bigger.
The lake is connected to other important waterways. It flows into the Lièvre River, which then joins the Ottawa River. This makes it an important part of the local water system.
Why is it Called Poisson-Blanc Lake?
The name "Lac du Poisson Blanc" means "White Fish Lake." It got this name because there are many "white fish" in its waters.
What are "white fish"? This is a general name for freshwater fish that have pale, soft, and often mild-tasting meat. For example, a fish called the lake whitefish (Coregonus clupeaformis), which lives in cold freshwater, is one type of "white fish."
The name of the lake was first written down in 1914 by an explorer named Eugène Rouillard. The name "lac du Poisson-Blanc" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968.
In 1914, Eugène Rouillard also wrote about a cool cave near the lake. It's called "The grotto of the Church." He said it was very deep, maybe 500 feet! Close to the entrance, it was about 20 feet high and wide.
