Osisko Lake

Osisko Lake
Osisko Lake
Osisko Lake and fountain in Rouyn-Noranda
Location Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec
Coordinates 48°15′00″N 78°59′39″W / 48.25°N 78.99417°W / 48.25; -78.99417Coordinates: 48°15′00″N 78°59′39″W / 48.25°N 78.99417°W / 48.25; -78.99417
Basin countries Canada
Max. length 3 km (2 mi)
Max. width 3 km (2 mi)
Settlements Rouyn-Noranda

Osisko Lake is a lake in western Quebec, Canada. It is 3 km (2 mi) long, and 3 km wide. The city of Rouyn-Noranda is 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 shore. Lake Osisko has been a poluted lake for decades, having been contaminated by Noranda Mines tailings.



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