Lake Témiscouata
Lake in Quebec, Canada
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Lake Témiscouata (French pronunciation: [temiskwata]) 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]
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| Location | Témiscouata Regional County Municipality, Quebec |
| Coordinates | 47°40′N 68°50′W |
| Primary outflows | Madawaska River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 45 km (28 mi) |
| Max. width | 5 km (3.1 mi) |
| Settlements | Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac |
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]
