Lake-of-eagles

Lake-of-Eagles is a municipality in the regional Municipalité of county of the Témiscouata to the Quebec (Canada), located in the administrative area of the Low-Saint-Laurent. The municipality of Lake-of-Eagles goes back to 1932. It is located at the end is MRC of Témiscouata, with approximately 65 kilometers of Rimouski, 45 kilometers of Cabano, 105 kilometers of River-of-Wolf and 55 kilometers of Three-Spray. It thus occupies a central position in the great area of the Low-Saint-Laurent. Road axes 232 and 296 côtoient and involve an important flow of circulation there.

The occupied territory a surface of 85,11 square kilometers, of which more half is zonée agricultural. We find there an abundant flora and a fauna which come us from the meeting of the northern forest and that of the leafy trees. What makes it possible to offer a diversity of natural habitats to several species of mammals and birds.

With the sand pit, located at the exit of the village (direction is), we can observe the sand swallows. It is a splendid spectacle to see since this species is rare because of its habitat. Thereafter, the patient observers will be able to see the eagle with white head. In process of extinction, the habitat of this bird is located at the western end of the lake. Living in the top of the large trees, the only moment to see it in full action is during its search of food. For a few years, its presence has been pointed out more often. The sight of this splendid bird is an event in oneself.

Moreover, the beauty of the places is raised by the superb sight which the lake offers. Of a 7 depth kilometers 10 meters length and, it is located in full heart of the municipality. Lake-of-eagles being near the Duchénier Reserve, is by the entry of Saint-Guy or of Saint-Narcisse-of-Rimouski, hunting and fishing are favoured like entertaining activities. In this village, there is the Park Natur' Ailes.

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Sources

Repertory of the municipalities of Quebec
Commission of toponymy of Quebec
municipal Businesses and areas - regional charts

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