Lake Couchiching

In the broad spectrum of Lake Couchiching, we find endless perspectives, approaches and interpretations that invite us to immerse ourselves in its richness and complexity. Throughout history, Lake Couchiching has played a fundamental role in people's lives, influencing the way we relate, think and create. From its origins to its impact on today's society, Lake Couchiching has been the object of study, admiration and debate, generating endless reflections and arguments that seek to understand and value its importance. In this article, we will explore different facets of Lake Couchiching, exploring its meaning, evolution and relevance in our world today.

Lake Couchiching
Lake Couchiching at Orillia
Lake Couchiching is located in Southern Ontario
Lake Couchiching
Lake Couchiching
LocationOntario, Canada
Coordinates44°40′N 79°23′W / 44.667°N 79.383°W / 44.667; -79.383
Basin countriesCanada
Max. length16 km (9.9 mi)
Max. width5 km (3.1 mi)
Surface area33.75 km2 (13.03 sq mi)
Max. depth12 m (39 ft)
Surface elevation219 m (719 ft)
IslandsChief, Horseshoe, Heron, Thistle, Bird, Nadie, Green, Portage, Ship, Shotgun, and Garnet
SettlementsOrillia

Lake Couchiching (/ˈkuːtʃətʃɪŋ/ KOO-chə-ching), from the Ojibwe gojijiing meaning "inlet", is a medium-sized lake in Central Ontario, Canada, separated from Lake Simcoe by a narrow channel.

Lakes Simcoe and Couchiching are popular spots for fishing in summer and ice fishing in winter.

Singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot paid homage to the lake in the song "Couchiching".

The Couchiching Institute on Public Affairs holds its annual conference on the shores of the lake every August. Camp Couchiching is also located near the lake.

Geography

Satellite image of the lake

The Trent-Severn Waterway enters Lake Simcoe by the Talbot River and exits this lake by the Severn River which empties into Georgian Bay.

The lake is 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) long and slightly less than 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) wide. The city of Orillia is located on the narrow channel connecting this lake with Lake Simcoe.

Water quality

In a 2012 study, the lake showed a microalgae density of 2.4 × 10^7/cm^2, with a high species diversity. The lake showed low total phosphorus and high organic carbon content, when compared to Lake Simcoe.

See also

References

  1. ^ Merriam-Webster's Geographical Dictionary, Third Edition (Merriam-Webster, 1997; ISBN 0877795460), p. 285.
  2. ^ Kanavillil, N., Thorn, M., & Kurissery, S (September 2012). "Characterization of natural biofilms in temperate inland waters". Journal of Great Lakes Research. 38 (3). Elsevier B.V.: 429–438. doi:10.1016/j.jglr.2012.06.014.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

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