title: Lac du Rat Musqué
text: # Lac du Rat Musqué
  
  The Lac du Rat Musqué is a lake located between the municipalities of Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton and Lac-Drolet, Le Granit Regional County Municipality, in Estrie, in Quebec, in Canada. It is the source of the Madisson River, a tributary of the Chaudière River and a sub-tributary of the St. Lawrence River.
  
  ## Geography
  
  Its area is 270 acres (110 ha) and its altitude is 480 metres (1,570 ft). The lake contains speckled trout.
  
  ## History
  
  Around the 18th century, Anishinabeg lived around the lake, where they mainly cultivated corn. Between 1850 and 1900 a railway passed near the lake, so a community that could develop there was founded around the lake. In 2010 recreational activities took place on and around the lake, we also note a dozen houses with a direct view of it.
  
  ## Tourism
  
  Located near the Route des Sommets, in a location surrounded by nature and mountains, the area is ideal for hiking, camping, and outdoor activities.
  
  