Osisko Lake Explained

Osisko Lake
Location:Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec
Pushpin Map:Quebec
Basin Countries:Canada
Length:3 km (2 mi)
Width:3 km (2 mi)
Cities:Rouyn-Noranda

Osisko Lake (officially Lac Osisko) is a lake in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada.[1] It is long and wide. The downtown of Rouyn-Noranda is situated on its western shore. The lake is a recreational area, surrounded by trails and a bike path. The city hospital is also located on the lake's shore. The lake has been a polluted lake for decades since it has been contaminated by tailings from Noranda Mines.

Etymology

Osisko comes from Algonquin and means "muskrat".[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Government of Canada. Natural Resources Canada. Place names - Lac Osisko. 2021-04-10. www4.nrcan.gc.ca.
  2. Web site: Fiche descriptive. 2021-04-10. toponymie.gouv.qc.ca.