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Oskélanéo Lake
Oskélanéo Lake is a freshwater body linked to the southwestern part of the Gouin Reservoir (via Bureau Lake (Gouin Reservoir), in the territory of the town of La Tuque, in the administrative region of Mauricie, in the province of Quebec, in Canada. This lake extends entirely in the canton of Faucher. Following the completion of the Gouin Dam in 1948, the navigability between the Gouin Reservoir and Lake Oskélanéo becomes even easier with only two meters of difference in elevation. Recreotourism activities are the main economic activity of the sector. Forestry comes second. The Canadian National Railway (East-West) cuts Oskélanéo Lake in its middle through the village of Oskélanéo, located on the West Bank. The route 404 serves the valley of the Oskélanéo River and connects to the Southeast at route 400 which connects the Gouin Dam and the village of Parent, Quebec, also serves the valleys of rivers Jean-Pierre and Leblanc; this road also serves the peninsula which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saint-Maurice River
The Saint-Maurice River (french: Rivière Saint-Maurice; Atikamekw: ''Tapiskwan sipi'') flows north to south in central Quebec from Gouin Reservoir to empty into the Saint Lawrence River at Trois-Rivières, in the province of Quebec, in Canada. From its source at Gouin Reservoir, located at the same latitude as the Lac Saint-Jean, the river has a total drop of about , to finally reach the St. Lawrence river at Trois-Rivières. The river is 563 km (350 miles) long and has a drainage basin of . Saint-Maurice River is one of the most important tributaries of the St. Lawrence River. The main tributaries of the Saint-Maurice River are: * Matawin River, whose mouth is at Matawin (Hamlet); * Vermillon River (La Tuque) which empties about 23 km, 14 miles (by water) upstream (north) of the Beaumont generating station in La Tuque; * Manouane River (La Tuque) which empties about 115 km, 70 miles (by water) upstream (north) of La Tuque; * La Trenche River (La Tuque) whic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nemio River
The Nemio River is a tributary of the south shore of the Gouin Reservoir, flowing in the town of La Tuque, in the administrative region of Mauricie, in Quebec, in Canada. The Nemio River flows successively into the townships of Tassé, Huguenin, Sulte, Chapman, Myrand and Lemay, on the southern shore of the Gouin Reservoir. Forestry is the main economic activity of this valley; recreational tourism activities, second. The route 404, connecting the village of Clova, Quebec to the South Bay of Bureau Lake is connected to sub-road branches which serve the upper part of the Nemio River; this road connects to the south-east the route 400 which goes to Gouin Dam. Some secondary forest roads are in use nearby for forestry and recreational tourism activities. The surface of the Nemio River is usually frozen from mid-November to the end of April, however, safe ice circulation is generally from early December to late March. Geography Toponymy The toponym "Nemio River" was formali ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trois-Rivières
Trois-Rivières (, – 'Three Rivers') is a city in the Mauricie administrative region of Quebec, Canada, at the confluence of the Saint-Maurice River, Saint-Maurice and Saint Lawrence River, Saint Lawrence rivers, on the north shore of the Saint Lawrence River across from the city of Bécancour, Quebec, Bécancour. It is part of the densely populated Quebec City–Windsor Corridor and is approximately halfway between Montreal and Quebec City. Trois-Rivières is the economic and cultural hub of the Mauricie region. The settlement was founded by French colonists on July 4, 1634, as the second permanent settlement in New France, after Quebec City in 1608. The city's name, which is French for 'three rivers', is named for the fact the Saint-Maurice River has three mouths at the Saint Lawrence River; it is divided by two islands in the river. Historically, in English this city was once known as Three Rivers. Since the late 20th century, when there has been more recognition of Quebec a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marmette Lake
The Lake Marmette is a freshwater body located in the Center-North part of Gouin Reservoir, in the territory of the town of La Tuque (in the South-East of village of Obedjiwan), in the administrative region of Mauricie, in province of Quebec, in Canada. This lake extends into the townships of Toussaint, McSweeney, Lemay and Marmette. Recreational tourism activities constitute the main economic activity of the sector because of its strategic position, because pleasure boating must cross this body of water towards the west, by taking the pass located to the south of the eastern tip of the village of Obedjiwan, delimiting the eastern part of Gouin Reservoir. Crossing Toussaint Lake provides access on the south side to Bureau Lake and the western part of Gouin Reservoir via the pass between Kanatakompeak Bay and Aiapew Bay. The hydrographic slope of lake Marmette is served indirectly on the north side by route 212 connecting the village of Obedjiwan to the east shore of G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wemotaci, Quebec
Wemotaci (designated as Weymontachie 23 until 1997) is a First Nations reserve on the north shore of the Saint-Maurice River at the mouth of the Manouane River in the Mauricie region of Quebec, Canada. Together with the Obedjiwan and the Coucoucache Indian Reserve No. 24, it belongs to the Atikamekw First Nation.Indian and Northern Affairs Canada - Aboriginal Community profileWemotaci First Nation/ref> The reserve, an enclave within the city of La Tuque, is bordered to the west and south by the Saint-Maurice River, whereas its eastern boundary is about long, and its northern boundary is . It is accessible by gravel road from La Tuque's town centre through the hamlet of Sanmaur that is on the opposite shore of the Saint-Maurice River. Also at this location, the Canadian National Railway crosses the river and has a siding at Sanmaur. Economy The local economy is based on the art and craft, shops and services, forestry, trapping, construction, tourism, transport and outfitters. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Obedjiwan, Quebec
Obedjiwan (officially designated as Obedjiwan 28) is a First Nations reserve Reserve or reserves may refer to: Places * Reserve, Kansas, a US city * Reserve, Louisiana, a census-designated place in St. John the Baptist Parish * Reserve, Montana, a census-designated place in Sheridan County * Reserve, New Mexico, a US vi ... and village on the north shore of Gouin Reservoir in the Mauricie region of Quebec, Canada. It belongs to the Atikamekw of Opitciwan band of the Atikamekw Nation. Geography Obedjiwan reserve is situated on the north shore of Gouin Reservoir, at (direct line) south of Chibougamau, Quebec, Chibougamau, north of Wemotaci, Quebec, Wemotaci and northwest of La Tuque, Quebec, La Tuque. The reserve is located between Lake Kamitcikamac (west) and Wopisiw Bay (East). In front (south side), there is the tip Martel Kiwam jutting into the lake Mamette. The reserve is an enclave within the La Tuque, Quebec, City of La Tuque. It is the most isolated Atikamekw re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tessier Lake (Gouin Reservoir)
The Tessier Lake is a freshwater body located on the south side of the southwestern part of the Gouin Reservoir, in the territory of the town of La Tuque, in the region of Mauricie, in the province of Quebec, in Canada. This lake straddles the townships of Faucher (southern part) and Achintre (northern part). Recreotourism activities are the main economic activity of the sector. Forestry comes second. The Forest Road R1009 passes on the west side of Mattawa Bay serving the lower Flapjack River, passing in the northern part of Tessier Lake and the southern part of Bureau Lake (Gouin Reservoir) The Lac Bureau is a vast freshwater body of the southwestern part of the Gouin Reservoir, in the territory of the town of La Tuque, in Haute-Mauricie, in the administrative region of Mauricie, in the province of Quebec, in Canada. This lake exten .... This R1009 road joins the Southeast route 404 which serves the northern part of the Canadian National Railway. The surface of Tessier ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mégiscane River
The Mégiscane River is a tributary of Parent Lake (Abitibi). It flows in the Northwest of Quebec, in Canada, in the administrative regions of: *Mauricie: in the westernmost part of the town of La Tuque; *Abitibi-Témiscamingue: in the territory of Senneterre (parish), in Abitibi Regional County Municipality. Its mouth is located in the unorganized territory of Lac-Despinassy, Quebec. The Mégiscane River is one of the most important rivers in the region of Abitibi-Témiscamingue. It has the reputation of being a privileged place to fish for sturgeon. Forestry is the main economic activity of this watershed; recreational tourism activities come second. The surface of the river is generally frozen from mid-December to the end of April. Geography The Mégiscane River rises at the mouth of Lac Françoise (length: ; elevation: ). This lake is located on the east side of Barrot Lake (which is the head lake of the Chênevert River), at: * east of the Suzie River; * west of the boun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saraana Bay
Saraana Bay is a freshwater body of the southwestern part of Gouin Reservoir, in the territory of the town of La Tuque, in the administrative region of Mauricie, in the province of Quebec, in Canada. This bay extends into the townships of Crémazie (northern part), Évanturel (southern part) and Poisson (a bay on the west side). Following the completion of the Gouin Dam in 1948, the navigability area of Gouin Reservoir and Saraana Bay increased significantly. The water level can vary significantly depending on the management of the Gouin Dam; the level usually falls in late winter in anticipation of the spring freshet. Recreotourism activities are the main economic activity of the sector. Forestry comes second. The Forest Road R1009 passes from the west side of Mattawa Bay serving the lower Flapjack River into the northern part of Tessier Lake (Gouin Reservoir) (located south of Saraana Bay). and the southern part of Bureau Lake (Gouin Reservoir). This R1009 road joins the South ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bazin River
The Bazin River is a river in Quebec, Canada, that flows from the La Tuque area of the La Tuque administrative authority of Mauricie to the Gatineau River in the unorganized territory of Lac-Oscar, in the regional county municipality of Antoine-Labelle, in Laurentides. Geography The Bazin River begins at Lac-l'Ours-Blanc at an elevation of in the territory of La Tuque in Haute-Mauricie. This lake of has three zones. The mouth of the lake is located southeast of the southern zone. The river runs south across a marsh zone to the north shore of Raoul Lake, where the current flows through . Then the river flows south for to the northeast shore of Lake Tremblay (along ) which bypasses the village of Parent heading west to a series of rapids. From there, the river flows west to meet the Marte River (coming from the north). Then the Bazin River branches off to the south, collecting Pitchpine Brook (coming from the west). The Bazin River, which runs for , meanders in the fores ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Douville River
The Douville River is a tributary of the Gatineau River by the Pain de Sucre Lake, flowing north of the Saint Lawrence River, entirely in the territory of La Tuque, in the administrative region of Mauricie, in Quebec, in Canada. This stream runs entirely in a small valley in forest area. This area is without resort. The surface of the Douville River is generally frozen from mid-December to the end of March. Geography Toponymy The term "Douville" is a family name of French origin. The toponym "rivière Douville" 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 Government of Québec's public body responsible for cataloging, preserving, making official and publicize Québec's place names and their origins according ... See also Notes and references {{DEFAULTSORT:Douville, river La Tuque, Quebec Rivers of Mauricie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
