Sirois Lake facts for kids
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 Sirois Lake
Location in Quebec
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| Location | Saint-Raymond, Portneuf Regional County Municipality, Capitale-Nationale |
| Coordinates | 46°59′56″N 71°53′39″W / 46.99889°N 71.89417°W |
| Lake type | Natural |
| Primary outflows | Mauvaise River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 2.4 km (1.5 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.39 km (0.24 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 475 m (1,558 ft) |
Sirois Lake is a freshwater lake in Quebec, Canada. It is part of the Mauvaise River's water system. The lake is located in the town of Saint-Raymond, within the Portneuf Regional County Municipality. This area is part of the Capitale-Nationale region.
The land around Sirois Lake has many forest roads. The main activity here is forestry, which means cutting down trees for wood. After forestry, the next most popular activity is recreational tourism, like visiting for fun.
Sirois Lake usually freezes over completely from early December until the end of March. It is generally safe to walk or play on the ice from mid-December to mid-March.
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About Sirois Lake's Location
Sirois Lake is surrounded by several important water bodies. These are called watersheds. They include:
- To the north: Lac du Milieu, Bras du Nord, and Delaney stream.
- To the east: Bras du Nord.
- To the south: Mauvaise River and Lake Dubut.
- To the west: Mauvaise River and lac des Soixante Arpents.
Parts of Sirois Lake
Sirois Lake is divided into three main sections. These sections are separated by pieces of land that stick out from the lake's east side.
- The largest part is on the north side. It is about 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi) long. This part gets water from Lac Mai and Lac du Milieu.
- The middle part is about 0.4 kilometres (0.25 mi) long. No other streams or rivers flow into this section.
- The southern part is about 0.5 kilometres (0.31 mi) long. It receives water from Sec Lake, which flows in from the northeast.
Where the Water Flows
The water from Sirois Lake flows out from its northeast side. From there, the water travels a long way:
- First, it flows for about 3.7 kilometres (2.3 mi) to reach the Mauvaise River.
- Then, the water from the Mauvaise River flows for about 12.8 kilometres (8.0 mi) towards the southeast.
- After that, it joins the Bras du Nord and flows south for about 11.7 kilometres (7.3 mi).
- Finally, the water enters the Sainte-Anne River. It travels about 76.0 kilometres (47.2 mi) generally south until it reaches a larger body of water.
The mouth of Sirois Lake is about 13.6 kilometres (8.5 mi) north of the village center of Saint-Léonard-de-Portneuf.
What "Sirois" Means
The name "Sirois" is a family name that comes from France.
The official name "Lac Sirois" was given on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the group in Quebec that names places.
