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Quebec lakes larger than 400 km 2 (150 sq mi) Lake Area (including islands) Altitude Depth max. ... Burnt Lake (Canada) Lake Burton (Quebec) C. Cabonga Reservoir;
- Lake Kipawa
- Wapizagonke Lake
- Lake Témiscouata
- Lac à L’Eau Claire
- Lake Sacacomie
- Lac Saint-Jean
- Lake Massawippi
- Lake Tremblant
- Lake Walker
- Lac Aux Américains
Abitibi -Témiscamingue Lake Kipawa has manycoves, arms and bays which branch out to reveal hundreds of small islands. Another distinctive feature of the lake is its depth, at an average of 104 m, which gives it a surprisingly dark appearance. With its irregular shape and dark waters, when seen from the air, the lake is often said to resemble a gian...
Mauricie Located in the western section of Mauricie National Park, Wapizagonke Lake is a favourite spot for visitors to the park. The lake has an elongated shape and stretches for about 15 km through lush forest, surrounded by the Laurentian Mountains. It is a little piece of paradise with no human activity to be seen for miles around. There are a ...
Bas St-Laurent Lake Témiscouata stretches 45 km through the centre of a long glacial valley. It is the second-largest lake on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River. The name Témiscouata comes from a Mi'gmaq word meaning "deep lake" and it's easy to see why, given the hilly landscape surrounding the lake. The hills rise sharply, only to disappea...
Mauricie Surrounded by the Laurentian Mountains, Lac à l’Eau Claire Lake has a circumference of 42 km and stretches across two municipalities: Saint-Élie-de-Caxton and Saint-Alexis-des-Monts. The lake also boasts a charming little island,Ile Margaret. While the Saint-Élie-de-Caxton side of the lake is not very touristy, the Saint-Alexis-des-Monts s...
Mauricie Also located in Saint-Alexis-des-Monts, Lake Sacacomie has a circumference of 42 km and its shape resembles two adjacent rectangles. These rectangles are separated by two peninsulas that converge towards Grosse île, the island at the centre of the lake. Lake Sacacomie has a total of 5 islands and the same number of deep coves. We can't tal...
Saguenay Lac St-Jean Thethird-largest lake in Quebec at 1,076,03 km2, Lac St-Jean gives its name to the region, Saguenay Lac-St-Jean . The Innu who gathered on the shores of the lake during the summer season called it Lake Piékouagami, meaning "flat lake". You will understand where this name came from once you get there. It appears to stretch endle...
Cantons-de-l'est Lake Massawippi is the deepest lake in the region, reaching a depth of up to 86 metres in some places. In fact, its name means "large deep lake" in Abenakis. The lake's history revolves largely around fishing. For many centuries, the lake was a privileged fishing territory for First Nations people. Today, many fishing tournaments a...
Laurentides Lake Tremblant stretches for 15 km at the base of Mount Tremblant. Although you can't see it from the village of Mont Tremblant, it is a significant part of the landscape as you venture higher up the mountain. Like the national park of the same name, the lake is particularly spectacular in the fall. In fact, the region is one of our top...
Côte-Nord Nestled in a glacial valley in the Port-Cartier-Sept-Îles Wildlife Reserve, Lake Walker is the deepest lake in Quebec, with a depth of 280 metres. Surrounded by high rocky cliffs, it is over 30 km long and 4 km wide. The lake takes its name from British Admiral Hovenden Walker, who failed in his attempt to capture Quebec City in 1711. You...
Gaspésie Lac aux Américains is located at the heart of Gaspésie National Park . It is named after the American botanists who established their camp there at the beginning of the 20th century. To reach the lake, you will have to take the trail of the same name. This easy 2.9 km trail leads through the forest and is suitable for the whole family. The...
Mar 30, 2021 · Article by The Canadian Encyclopedia. Published Online March 30, 2021. Last Edited March 17, 2023. The province of Quebec is composed of three of Canada’s seven physiographic regions. These regions are the St. Lawrence Lowlands, the Canadian Shield and the Appalachian region. The St. Lawrence Lowlands is the most fertile and developed region.
- Lake Saint Jean. Lake Saint Jean is one of the largest lakes in Quebec, Canada. It is located in the Saguenay Lac Saint Jean region. The lake has nearly 42 kilometers of beaches and over 250 islands.
- Lake Kipawa. Located in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region in Southwest Quebec, Lake Kipawa is right next to the Kebaowek Reserve. The lake has deep bays lined with innumerable beaches.
- Lake Massawippi. This lake is situated in the heart of the Massawippi Valley, among rolling hills and lush green forests. Lake Massawippi is a popular spot for boating, swimming, birdwatching, and fishing.
- Cabonga Reservoir. Cabonga Reservoir is a large man-made lake in central Quebec. It is surrounded by green forests and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
Published Online September 23, 2019. Last Edited March 13, 2024. Most of Quebec lies on the Canadian Shield, where there are many rich renewable resources. Quebec’s natural resources include forests, water, minerals, agricultural land, rivers, lakes, fish and wildlife. These natural resources contribute towards the economy of Quebec.
This is a partial list of lakes of Canada. Canada has an extremely large number of lakes, with the number of lakes larger than three square kilometres being estimated at close to 31,752 by the Atlas of Canada. Of these, 561 lakes have a surface area larger than 100 km 2, [1] including four of the Great Lakes. Almost 9% (891,163 square ...
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Dec 14, 2023 · 1. The situation in numbers. Today, over 800 lakes are active Réseau de surveillance volontaire des lacs (RSVL) members. However, the information currently available concerns 765 lakes. A total of 204 bodies of water are considered to be of concern. Of these, 10 are considered hyper-eutrophic (worst stage) and 19 eutrophic (second worst stage).
