Ventadour Lake (Ventadour River) facts for kids
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Watershed of Nottaway River
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 Ventadour Lake
Location in Quebec
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| Location | Eeyou Istchee James Bay (municipality) |
| Coordinates | 49°01′57″N 74°24′03″W / 49.03250°N 74.40083°W |
| Type | Natural |
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| Primary outflows | Ventadour River. |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 12.5 kilometres (7.8 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 424 metres (1,391 ft) |
Ventadour Lake is a beautiful freshwater lake in the southeastern part of the Eeyou Istchee James Bay (municipality) area in Quebec, Canada. It is located in a region called Jamésie, which is part of the Nord-du-Québec administrative region.
This lake stretches across two areas known as Ventadour and Feuquières townships. The main activity here is forestry, which means cutting down trees for wood. After that, tourism for fun and relaxation is the second most important activity.
You can reach Ventadour Lake by using a forest road called R1032. This road runs north to south and passes by the west side of Ventadour Lake and Gabriel Lake. The road also crosses the Ventadour River south of the lake. It then connects to Quebec route 212, which leads to places like Obedjiwan and La Tuque.
The surface of Ventadour Lake is usually frozen solid from early November until mid-May. However, it's generally safe to walk or travel on the ice from mid-November to mid-April.
About Ventadour Lake
Ventadour Lake is about 12.5 kilometres (7.8 mi) long. At its widest point, it measures 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi) across. The lake sits at an elevation of 424 metres (1,391 ft) above sea level. This long lake is actually an extension of the Ventadour River, which also flows through Lake Nairn further upstream.
Ventadour Lake is located about 4.8 kilometres (3.0 mi) west of the border between the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region and the Eeyou Istchee James Bay (municipality). The water flows out of Ventadour Lake from a bay at its northern end.
The lake is located:
- About 92.2 kilometres (57.3 mi) southeast of the town of Chibougamau.
- About 83.8 kilometres (52.1 mi) southeast of the village of Chapais, Quebec.
- About 61.2 kilometres (38.0 mi) northeast of the village of Obedjiwan.
- About 30.4 kilometres (18.9 mi) north of the large Gouin Reservoir.
Many rivers and lakes are close to Ventadour Lake. Some of the important ones include:
- To the north: Rohault Lake and Gabriel Lake.
- To the east: Normandin River and Poutrincourt Lake.
- To the south: The Gouin Reservoir.
- To the west: Queue de Castor River and Cawcot River.
Name of the Lake
The name "Lac Ventadour" became official on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the organization responsible for naming places in Quebec.
