| Lake Témiscouata | |
| Location: | Témiscouata Regional County Municipality, Quebec |
| Pushpin Map: | Quebec |
| Outflow: | Madawaska River |
| Basin Countries: | Canada |
| Length: | 45km (28miles) |
| Width: | 5km (03miles) |
| Cities: | 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]