Manicouagan Reservoir, René-Levasseur Island
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Manicouagan Reservoir is an annular lake in central Quebec, Canada, covering an area of 1,942 km2. The lake island in its centre is known as René-Levasseur Island, and its highest point is Mount Babel. The structure was created 214 million years ago, in the Late Triassic, by the impact of a meteorite 5 km in diameter. The lake and island are clearly seen from space and are sometimes called the "eye of Quebec". The lake has a volume of 137.9 km3. ()
Alternative names: Area: 749.81 mi²Maximum depth: 1148 ftElevation: 1722 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°22'60"N, 68°41'60"W
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Manicouagan Reservoir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Mount Babel, Les Monts Groulx.