Lake Timiskaming

Lake Timiskaming or Temiscaming (French Lac Témiscamingue) is a large freshwater lake in Canada.

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Lake - Canada

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Situated on the provincial border between Ontario and Quebec, the lake lies on the Ottawa River. It is 110 km in length, and covers an area of almost 295 square kilometers. While the water level is only 176 m above sea-level, the lake is in places up to 216m deep.

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Ontario - Quebec - Ottawa River

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The name is a corruption of the Algonquin name Temikami or Temikaming.

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The lake and surrounding area are popular for outdoor recreation.

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In June 1978, 12 children and 1 teacher from St John's School, Toronto died, when their canoes capsized on a school outing.

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1978 - Toronto - Canoe

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