Lake Témiscouata | |
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Location | Témiscouata Regional County Municipality, Quebec |
Coordinates | 47°40′N 68°50′W / 47.667°N 68.833°W |
Primary outflows | Madawaska River |
Basin countries | Canada |
Max. length | 45 km (28 mi) |
Max. width | 5 km (3.1 mi) |
Settlements | Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac |
Lake Témiscouata is a lake in the Témiscouata region of southeastern Quebec, Canada. It is 40 km long, with a total area of 66 km2. [1] The Madawaska River flows from this lake to the Saint John River. [2]
The cities of Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac, Dégelis and Saint-Juste-du-Lac are located on this lake. [3] [4] [5] Forestry is a major industry in this area. [6]
The Petit Témis Interprovincial Bicycle Path, runs from Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec to Edmundston, New Brunswick, following an abandoned railway line along the lake. [7]
The lake is theorized to be the inspiration for the nearby parish of Saint-Louis-du-Ha! Ha!. One explanation suggests the archaic French word haha, here meaning an unexpected obstacle or abruptly ending path, as the lake is an extremely long and particularly formidable obstacle to travel. [8]
Lake Témiscouata | |
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Location | Témiscouata Regional County Municipality, Quebec |
Coordinates | 47°40′N 68°50′W / 47.667°N 68.833°W |
Primary outflows | Madawaska River |
Basin countries | Canada |
Max. length | 45 km (28 mi) |
Max. width | 5 km (3.1 mi) |
Settlements | Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac |
Lake Témiscouata is a lake in the Témiscouata region of southeastern Quebec, Canada. It is 40 km long, with a total area of 66 km2. [1] The Madawaska River flows from this lake to the Saint John River. [2]
The cities of Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac, Dégelis and Saint-Juste-du-Lac are located on this lake. [3] [4] [5] Forestry is a major industry in this area. [6]
The Petit Témis Interprovincial Bicycle Path, runs from Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec to Edmundston, New Brunswick, following an abandoned railway line along the lake. [7]
The lake is theorized to be the inspiration for the nearby parish of Saint-Louis-du-Ha! Ha!. One explanation suggests the archaic French word haha, here meaning an unexpected obstacle or abruptly ending path, as the lake is an extremely long and particularly formidable obstacle to travel. [8]