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Muscocho Lake
The Muscocho Lake is a body of water crossed by the Obatogamau River in the territory of Baie-James, Eeyou Istchee James Bay (municipality), in the administrative area of Nord-du-Québec, in the provinces and territories of Canada, province of Quebec, in Canada. This lake extends in the cantons of Fancamp and Haüy. Forestry is the main economic activity of the sector. Recreational tourism activities come second. The hydrographic slope of Muscocho Lake is accessible via the R1040 forest road (going North-South) to the east of the lake and connecting to the north at Quebec route 113, route 113 (linking Lebel-sur-Quévillon and Chibougamau) and the Canadian National Railway. Haüy Township is located north of the lake. The surface of Muscocho Lake is usually frozen from early November to mid-May, however safe ice movement is generally from mid-November to mid-April. Geography Toponymy The oldest mention of this hydronym on maps dates back to 1927. Of Cree origin, its meaning i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Broadback River
The Broadback River (french: Rivière Broadback) (In Cree: ''Chistamiskau Sipi'') is a river in northern Quebec, Canada. It drains into Rupert Bay (a smaller bay at the south end of James Bay), just south of the Rupert River and Cree community Waskaganish. The major lake on the river's course is Lake Evans (Quebec), Lake Evans. The river is a popular canoe camping, canoe-tripping destination. Geography The hydrographic basins adjacent to the Broadback River are: *north side: Rupert River, Nemiscau Lake, Nemiscau River; *east side: Frotet Lake, Troilus Lake, La Marte River; *south side: Nottaway River; *west side: Nottaway River, Rupert Bay. The Broadback River originates at Frotet Lake, located west of grand Mistassini Lake. From the mouth of Frotet Lake (located north of the lake), this river winds the Jamésie on 451 kilometers to finally reach the Rupert Bay close to the mouth of the Nottaway River. In its course, the river crosses several lakes, including: Troilus Lake, Quen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Presqu'île Lake (Nord-du-Québec)
The Presqu'île Lake (French: ''Lac de la Presqu’île'') is a body of water forming a lake at South of the center of the village Chapais, in the regional County Municipality (RCM) of Eeyou Istchee Baie-James, in the administrative region of Nord-du-Quebec, in Quebec, in Canada. This body of water straddles the townships of Lévy, de Brongniart, and Brochant. The northern part of the lake is served by a forest road from the village of Chapais and stands out from route 113. The surface of the “Presqu’île Lake” is usually frozen from early November to mid-May, however, safe ice circulation is generally from mid-November to mid-April. Geography The Presqu'île lake took place inside the Presqu'île crater, crater impact of meteorite dating from Cambrian. The horseshoe-shaped lake measures of length by wide and covers an area of about . A moor of land advances on towards the South-West either towards the middle of the lake, since the Northeastern shore, forming a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waswanipi River
The Waswanipi River is a tributary of Matagami Lake. The Waswanipi River flows in the Municipality of Eeyou Istchee Baie-James in the administrative region of Nord-du-Québec, in Quebec, Canada. Geography The main hydrographic slopes adjacent to the Waswanipi River are: *North side: Nomans River, Inconnue River (Maicasagi River), Maicasagi River, La Trève River; *East side: Chibougamau River, Opawica River; *South side: Lake Waswanipi, O'Sullivan River, Wetetnagami River; *West side: Matagami Lake, Bell River, Nottaway River. The river originates in the village of Waswanipi, in the canton of Ghent, at the junction of the Chibougamau (coming from the east) and Opawica (coming from South). This start of the Waswanipi River is located at southwest of Chapais and about southwest of Chibougamau. A bridge spans the river at the village of Waswanipi. From its source, the course of the river flows over distributed as follows: * almost straight to the west up to a riv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matagami Lake
Lake Matagami is a lake in Jamésie, in Nord-du-Québec, in Quebec, in Canada. It is located just north-northeast of the town of Matagami. Geography Located in a marshy area of northern Quebec, the lake created by the meeting of the rivers Allard, Bell, Gouault, the Canet and Waswanipi. This lake is about wide, with a length of and an area of . History Matagami Lake has long been used as a transportation route in the fur trade from the 18th century to the 20th century by the Hudson's Bay Company. Toponymy In Cree, "matagami" means "meeting of waters", in reference to the large rivers that join. See also *Nottaway River, a watercourse * Gouault River, a watercourse *Allard River, a watercourse * Bell River, a watercourse *Waswanipi River, a watercourse *Canet River, a watercourse *James Bay *Matagami, Quebec Matagami (, ) is a small town in Quebec, Canada. It is located north of Amos, on Matagami Lake, at the northern terminus of Route 109 and the start of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nottaway River
The Nottaway River is a river in Quebec, Canada. The river drains Lake Matagami and travels north-west before emptying into Rupert Bay at the south end of James Bay. Its drainage basin is and has a mean discharge of 1190 m³/s (1556 yd³/s). Its source is the head of the Mégiscane River, which is from the mouth. Significant lakes along its course are Soscumica Lake () and Dusaux Lake (). The Nottaway, together with the Broadback and Rupert Rivers, was initially considered to be dammed and developed as part of the James Bay Project. But in 1972 hydro-electric development began on the more northerly La Grande and Eastmain Rivers, and the NBR Project was shelved. With the decision to divert the Rupert River to the La Grande, it is not likely that the Nottaway will be developed in the foreseeable future. Geography Nottaway means the lower course of Lake Matagami and a length of , of a watercourse which originates in the Mégiscane Lake. The whole is a long river of units flow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Commission De Toponymie Du Québec
The Commission de toponymie du Québec (English: ''Toponymy Commission of Québec'') is the Government of Québec's public body responsible for cataloging, preserving, making official and publicize Québec's place names and their origins according to the province's toponymy rules. It also provides recommendations to the government with regard to toponymic changes. Its mandate covers the namings of: * natural geographical features (lakes, rivers, mountains, etc.) * constructed features (dams, embankments, bridges, etc.) * administrative units (wildlife sanctuaries, administrative regions, parks, etc.) * inhabited areas (villages, towns, Indian reserves, etc.) * roadways (streets, roads, boulevards, etc.) A child agency of the Office québécois de la langue française, it was created in 1977 through jurisdiction defined in the Charter of the French Language to replace the Commission of Geography, created in 1912. See also * Toponymy * Toponym'elles * Office québécois de la lang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irene River (Opawica River)
The Irene River is a tributary of the Opawica River, flowing into the Municipality of Eeyou Istchee James Bay (municipality), in Jamésie, in the administrative region of Nord-du-Québec, in Quebec, in Canada. This river crosses successively the cantons of Fancamp and Rasles. Forestry is the main economic activity of the sector; the recreational tourism activities, second. The southern part of the Irene River valley is served by the R1032 forest road (North-South direction) and by secondary forest roads. The surface of the Irene River is usually frozen from early November to mid-May, however, safe ice circulation is generally from mid-November to mid-April. Geography Toponymy At various times in history, this territory has been occupied by the Attikameks, the Algonquins and the Crees. The term "Irene" is a first or last name of French origin. The toponym "Irène River" was made official on December 5, 1968, at the Commission de toponymie du Québec The Commission de top ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nemenjiche River
The Nemenjiche River is a tributary of Obatogamau Lakes, flowing into the Regional County Municipality (RCM) of Eeyou Istchee Baie-James, into the administrative region of Nord-du-Québec, in the province of Quebec, in Canada. The course of the river crosses the townships of Robert, Rohault, Gamache and Dauversière. The Eastern side of the Nemenjiche River hydrographic slope is accessible by a forest road (North-South direction) that separates from route 113 which links Lebel-sur-Quévillon to Chibougamau. The West side is served by the R1032 road that goes North to the South of Lake Fancamp. The surface of the Nemenjiche River is usually frozen from early November to mid-May, however, safe ice circulation is generally from mid-November to mid-April. Geography Toponymy The toponym "Rivière Nemenjiche" was formalized on December 5, 1968, at the Commission de toponymie du Québec The Commission de toponymie du Québec (English: ''Toponymy Commission of Québec'') is the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caopatina Lake
Caopatina Lake is a freshwater body of the southeastern portion of Eeyou Istchee James Bay (Municipality), in Jamésie, in the administrative region of Nord-du-Québec, in the province of Quebec, in Canada. Forestry is the main economic activity of the sector. Recreational tourism activities come second. The hydrographic slope of Lake Caopatina is accessible through the forest road R1032 (North-South direction). The surface of Caopatina Lake is usually frozen from early November to mid-May, however, safe ice circulation is generally from mid-November to mid-April. Geography Toponymy Of Innu origin or Cree, this hydronym would mean "lake between two cliffs". The name "Lac Caopatina" has been indicated on various cartographic documents since at least 1927. In the past, this body of water was designated in various toponymic forms: Kaopatina, Kaopatnaginsckao and Lac de l'Épinette Rouge. The toponym "Lac Caopatina" was formalized on December 5, 1968, by the Commission de topon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boisvert River
Boisvert River is a tributary of the north shore of Ashuapmushuan Lake, flowing into the unorganized territory of Lac-Ashuapmushuan, Quebec, into the Regional County Municipality (RCM) of Le Domaine-du-Roy, in the administrative region of Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, in Quebec, in Canada. This river successively crosses the townships of Thibaudeau, Bignell, McCorkill, Rinfret, Vimont, Dollier, Charron and Ducharme. The lower part of the Boisvert River valley runs through the Ashuapmushuan Wildlife Reserve. Forestry is the main economic activity of this valley; recreational tourism activities, second. The southern part of the Boisvert River valley is served by route 167 which connects Chibougamau to Saint-Félicien, Quebec. Forest Road R1004 (heading northeast) that connects to route 167 serves the northwestern part of the Boisvert River valley and the eastern part of the valley from the Armitage River. The forest road R0210 (North-South direction) serves the eastern part of the val ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chibougamau Lake
Chibougamau Lake is a freshwater body of the municipality of Chibougamau, in the administrative region of Nord-du-Québec, in province of Quebec, in Canada. The surface of Chibougamau Lake is usually frozen from early November to mid-May, however, safe ice circulation is generally from mid-November to mid-April. Geography Covering an area of , Lake Chibougamau is located about ten kilometers southeast of the town of the same name, east of the summit of the Tower Mountain () and northwest of Lac Saint-Jean. With a length of (in the north-south direction) and in maximum width, this lake is the source of the Chibougamau River. Neighboring slopes The surrounding hydrographic slopes of Lake Chibougamau are: *North side: Waconichi Lake; *East side: Boisvert River; *South side: Obatogamau Lakes and Eau Jaune Lake; *West side: Bourbeau Lake, Chibougamau River, Opémisca Lake and the Obatogamau River. Islands Of an irregular shape, Lake Chibougamau is dotted with dozens of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorés Lake (Chibougamau River)
The Lac aux Dorés (English: Dorés Lake) is a freshwater body in the city of Chibougamau, in Jamésie, in the administrative region of Nord-du-Québec, in the province of Quebec, at Canada. The surface of the lake extends into the townships of Roy, McKenzie, and Obalski. Recreational tourism activities are the main economic activities of the sector; the mining industry, second. The hydrographic slope of "Lac aux Dorés" is accessible on the west side by the forest road route 167 (linking Chibougamau to Saint-Félicien, Quebec), coming from the South, and connecting with route 113 (connecting Lebel-sur-Quévillon via Chapais. In this area, the railway of Canadian National goes along route 167. The surface of "Lac aux Dorés" is usually frozen from early November to mid-May, however, safe ice circulation is generally from mid-November to mid-April. Geography Toponymy During the passage in this sector in 1870, a mining prospecting team, James Richardson then makes a summ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
