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Clearwater Lakes or Lac a l'Eau-Claire. Lake Champlain in Quebec and New York, Vermont. Lake Charest (Mékinac) Châteauvert Lake (La Tuque) Lac des Chats. Cinconsine Lake. Lac des Chicots (Sainte-Thècle) Croche Lake (Sainte-Thècle) Lake of the Cross (Lac-Édouard)
Lake Mistassini (French: Lac Mistassini) is the largest natural lake by surface area in the province of Quebec, Canada, with a total surface area of approximately 2,335 square kilometres (902 sq mi) [1] and a net area (water surface area only) of 2,164 square kilometres (836 sq mi). [2] It is located in the Jamésie region of the province ...
- 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...
Manicouagan Reservoir (also Lake Manicouagan / mænɪkwɑːɡən, - ɡɒ̃ /) is an annular lake in central Quebec, Canada, covering an area of 1,942 km 2 (750 sq mi). The lake island in its centre is known as René-Levasseur Island, and its highest point is Mount Babel. The structure was created 214 (±1) million years ago, in the Late ...
Mistassini Lake, largest lake in Quebec province, Canada. It is located in Nord-du-Québec region in west-central Quebec and forms the headwaters of the Rupert River , which drains into James Bay. Bisected by a chain of islands, the lake is about 100 miles (160 km) long, 12 miles (19 km) wide, and 902 square miles (2,335 square km) in area.
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Feb 7, 2006 · The Manicouagan Reservoir, 1,942 km 2, elevation 360 m, is located in southeastern Quebec, about 140 km from the Labrador border. The second-largest natural lake in Quebec, it was created by a meteorite millions of years ago. The name “Manicouagan” is possibly of Innu origin and might mean “where there is bark” (for canoe making).
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Mar 11, 2011 · The trees lining Mistassini may be stunted, but the lake’s fish sure aren’t. A 10-hour drive northwest of Montreal, Quebec’s largest natural lake boasts plentiful walleye, plus trophy-calibre brook trout, lakers and pike—a rare mix this far north. On a June day, it’s possible to troll for double-digit lake trout, throw spoons at huge ...
