Osisko_Lake

Osisko Lake

Osisko Lake (officially Lac Osisko) is a lake in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada.[1] It is 3 km (2 mi) long, and 3 km 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.

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Etymology

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


References

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



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