Wetetnagami Lake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wetetnagami Lake |
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Watershed of Nottaway River
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 Wetetnagami Lake
Location in Quebec
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| Location | Eeyou Istchee Baie-James (municipality) |
| Coordinates | 48°54′40″N 76°15′32″W / 48.91111°N 76.25889°W |
| Primary inflows | Wetetnagami River, Saint-Père River |
| Primary outflows | Wetetnagami River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 18.7 kilometres (11.6 mi) |
| Max. width | 9.7 kilometres (6.0 mi) |
| Surface area | 21.77 kilometres (13.53 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 370 metres (1,210 ft) |
Wetetnagami Lake is a beautiful freshwater lake in Quebec, Canada. It's a big part of the Wetetnagami River system. This lake is located in the eastern part of Senneterre, within the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region.
The area around Wetetnagami Lake is important for forestry, which means people work with trees and forests there. But it's also becoming a popular spot for fun outdoor activities! That's because the lake is at the very heart of the Wetetnagami Lake Protected Biodiversity Reserve. This reserve helps protect nature and allows people to enjoy the outdoors.
You can reach the lake's area by using special forest roads. The lake's surface usually freezes over from early December until the end of April, making it a winter wonderland!
Discovering Wetetnagami Lake
Wetetnagami Lake is quite long, stretching about 18.7 kilometres (11.6 mi). It gets its water from a few different places. The Saint-Père River flows into the east side, and some smaller streams bring water from the west. The Wetetnagami River also feeds the lake from the south.
The water from Wetetnagami Lake flows out from a bay on its north side, continuing into the Wetetnagami River.
Rivers and Lakes Nearby
Many other rivers and lakes are close to Wetetnagami Lake. These are all connected by water flow:
- To the North: Wetetnagami River, Dazemard River, Nicobi Lake
- To the East: Saint-Père River, Macho River, Maseres Lake
- To the South: Wetetnagami River
- To the West: O'Sullivan River, Mégiscane River
What's in a Name?
The name "Wetetnagami Lake" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like a special group that names places in Quebec.
