Robert Lake facts for kids
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 Robert Lake
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| Location | Eeyou Istchee James Bay (municipality) |
| Coordinates | 49°13′18″N 74°22′00″W / 49.22167°N 74.36667°W |
| Type | Natural |
| Primary inflows | Outlet of Lake Présent and Lake de l’Orfraie, outlet of Feuquières Lake, Ventadour River, outlet of Lake Hardy, outlet of Lake Elliot. |
| Primary outflows | Outlet of Robert Lake downstream to Gabriel Lake (Opawica River tributary). |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 14.9 kilometres (9.3 mi) |
| Max. width | 2.2 kilometres (1.4 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 392 metres (1,286 ft) |
Robert Lake is a freshwater lake located in the southeastern part of the Eeyou Istchee James Bay (municipality), in the Nord-du-Québec region of Quebec, Canada. It's a natural lake that stretches across two townships called Feuquières and Robert.
The main activities around Robert Lake are forestry, which means harvesting trees, and recreational tourism. People enjoy visiting the lake for fun activities like fishing or boating.
You can reach the lake using the R1032 forest road, which runs along its western side. The lake's surface is usually frozen from early November until mid-May. However, it's generally safe to walk or play on the ice from mid-November to mid-April.
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Exploring Robert Lake's Location
Robert Lake is found near the border of the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region and the Eeyou Istchee James Bay (municipality) area.
Size and Features
Robert Lake is about 14.9 kilometres (9.3 mi) long and 2.2 kilometres (1.4 mi) wide at its widest point. It sits at an elevation of 392 metres (1,286 ft) above sea level. The lake has many interesting features, including several bays, land that sticks out into the water (called peninsulas), and islands.
Rivers Flowing In and Out
The main river that flows into Robert Lake is the Ventadour River, which comes from the south. Another important water source is the outlet from Feuquières Lake, coming from the east.
The water from Robert Lake flows out from a bay in the northwest. This water eventually makes its way to Gabriel Lake (Opawica River).
Nearby Places
Robert Lake is located:
- About 7.5 kilometres (4.7 mi) south of Rohault Lake.
- About 73.4 kilometres (45.6 mi) south of the city of Chibougamau.
- About 66.8 kilometres (41.5 mi) south-east of the village of Chapais, Quebec.
- About 75.9 kilometres (47.2 mi) north-east of the Obedjiwan village center.
Surrounding Waterways
Many other lakes and rivers are close to Robert Lake:
- To the north, you'll find Gabriel Lake (Opawica River), Rohault Lake, and Nicabau Lake.
- To the east are Feuquières Lake and the Normandin River.
- To the south, there's the Ventadour River.
- To the west, you can find the Opawica River and Surprise Lake (Roy River).
What's in a Name?
The name "Robert" is a common first name and family name that comes from France.
The official name "lac Robert" was given on December 5, 1968, by the Commission de toponymie du Québec. This commission is responsible for naming places in Quebec.
