Waposite Lake | |
Location: | Eeyou Istchee James Bay Regional Government |
Type: | Natural |
Pushpin Map: | Quebec |
Inflow: | Outlet of “Trois Îles Lake” |
Outflow: | Comencho Lake |
Basin Countries: | Canada |
Waposite Lake is a body of water in the Broadback River watershed in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay (municipality) area in the Nord-du-Québec, in the province of Quebec, in Canada. This lake is part of the territory of Assinica Wildlife Sanctuary and Turgis Township.
Forestry is the main economic activity of the sector. Recreational tourism activities come second.
The nearest forest road is located at south-east of the lake, the road skirting Mount Opémisca from the north; this road joins towards the south the route 113 (connecting Lebel-sur-Quévillon and Chibougamau) and the Canadian National Railway.
The surface of Waposite Lake is usually frozen from early November to mid-May, however, safe ice movement is generally from mid-November to mid-April.
In the past, this water body was called "Wasawapositeo Lake".
The toponym "Lac Waposite" was formalized on December 5, 1968, by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, when it was created.[1]