Lake Albanel

Lake Albanel
Location in Quebec
Location Baie-James, Quebec
Coordinates 51°05′N 73°05′W / 51.083°N 73.083°W / 51.083; -73.083Coordinates: 51°05′N 73°05′W / 51.083°N 73.083°W / 51.083; -73.083
Lake type Natural
Primary outflows Rupert River
Basin countries Canada
Surface area 445 km2 (172 sq mi)
Surface elevation 389 m (1,276 ft)

Lake Albanel is located east of Lake Mistassini and covers a total area of approximately 445 square kilometres (172 sq mi).[1] It is located in the region of Jamésie. Quebec Route 167 ends beside this lake. It is entirely located in the protected area of Lacs-Albanel-Mistassini-et-Waconichi.

Etymology

Lake Albanel is named in honor of Charles Albanel who discovered it in 1672.

See also

References

  1. Veyron, Michel (1989). Dictionnaire canadien des noms propres. Louiseville (Quebec): Éditions Larousse. p. 764. ISBN 2-920318-06-3.

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