Lac de la Tourbière, Lake in La Mauricie National Park, Quebec, Canada
Lac de la Tourbière is a freshwater lake in Mauricie National Park, Quebec, connected to Lac Wapizagonke by a short strait crossed by a bridge on a forest road. It lies 213 metres above sea level, covers 0.33 square kilometres, and measures about 0.7 km north-south by 0.6 km east-west.
The name "Lac de la Tourbière" was officially registered with the Commission de toponymie du Québec on 18 February 1977. The lake lies in Mauricie National Park and is joined to Lac Wapizagonke by a short strait crossed by a bridge on a forest road through the park. Six places in Quebec share this name.
The name Tourbière refers to a peat bog, a wetland type found around the lake. The lake lies in Mauricie National Park, and a forest road crosses the short strait linking it to Lac Wapizagonke, where a bridge spans the water. The toponym was made official by the Commission de toponymie du Québec on 18 February 1977.
The lake is accessible by local roads and offers opportunities for fishing and boating activities. It is wise to check local conditions and any usage guidelines before planning a visit.
The lake lies at 213 metres above sea level and covers 0.33 square kilometres, stretching about 0.7 km north-south and 0.6 km east-west. It is joined to Lac Wapizagonke by a short strait, crossed by a bridge on a forest road running through La Mauricie National Park.
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