William Lake (Québec) facts for kids
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Aerial view of Lake William and Saint-Ferdinand
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 William Lake
Location in Quebec
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| Location | Canada, Quebec, Centre-du-Québec, L'Érable Regional County Municipality |
| Coordinates | 46°07′31″N 71°34′19″W / 46.12533°N 71.57184°W |
| Native name | Lac William Error {{native name checker}}: parameter value is malformed (help) |
| Primary inflows | (Clockwise from the mouth) Dubois River, Bécancour River, ruisseau Gardiner, Fortier River, ruisseau Pinette. |
| Primary outflows | Bécancour River |
| Max. length | 6.8 kilometres (4.2 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi) |
| Surface area | 4.89 kilometres (3.04 mi) |
| Average depth | 30 metres (98 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 193 metres (633 ft) |
| Frozen | End of December to beginning of March |
William Lake (also known as Lac William in French) is a beautiful lake located in the town of Saint-Ferdinand. This area is part of the L'Érable Regional County Municipality in the Centre-du-Québec region of Quebec, Canada. The Bécancour River flows through William Lake. This river eventually reaches the mighty St. Lawrence River.
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What's in a Name? The Story of William Lake
The name of William Lake has an interesting history! Around the year 1850, French Canadians settled on the southwest side of the lake. They originally called it Saint-Ferdinand.
How William Lake Got Its Current Name
Later, Scottish people moved to the northern part of the lake. They started calling it William Lake. This name was chosen to honor William Pitt. He was a very important and well-liked politician from England. He was known for his leadership and speeches.
Exploring William Lake's Geography
William Lake is a good-sized body of water. It has some interesting features that make it unique.
Size and Depth of William Lake
The lake covers an area of about 4.899 kilometres (3.04 mi). That's almost 5 square kilometers! Its surface is about 193 metres (633 ft) above sea level. The deepest part of William Lake goes down to about 30 metres (98 ft). That's like stacking ten three-story buildings on top of each other!
