Osisko Lake

Osisko Lake (officially Lac Osisko) is a lake in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada.^[1] It is 3 km (1.9 mi) long and 3 km (1.9 mi) 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.

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

Etymology

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