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Queue De Castor River
The Queue de Castor River (English: “Beaver’s tail River”) is a tributary of Gabriel Lake, flowing into the Eeyou Istchee James Bay (Municipality), in Jamésie, in the administrative region of Nord-du-Québec, in Quebec, Canada. This river successively crosses the townships of Beaucours, Feuquières and Robert. Forestry is the main economic activity of the sector; recreational tourism activities, second. A logging camp has been established on the west bank of Ventadour Lake near a forest road. The South of “Queue de castor River” Valley is served by route 212 which connects Obedjiwan to La Tuque and passes south of Lake Dubois. From there, the forest road R1032 (North-South direction) passes on the strip of land between the head lakes of the “Queue de Castor River” and the Ventadour River. The surface of the Beaver's Tail River is usually frozen from early November to mid-May, however Ice safety is usually from mid-November to mid-April. Geography Toponymy ... [...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] |
Normandin River
The Normandin 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 crosses successively the cantons of Ventadour, Buade, Poutrincourt, Bouteroue, Ducharme, Aigremont and Grahamé. Forestry is the main economic activity of the sector; recreational tourism activities, second. The southern part of the Normandin River Valley is served by route 212 which connects Obedjiwan, Quebec to La Tuque and passes south of Dubois Lake and Normandin Lake (Normandin River). From there, the forest road R0212 (East-West direction) cuts the course of the Normandin River. The surface of the Normandin 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 term "Norm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Bay
James Bay (french: Baie James; cr, ᐐᓂᐯᒄ, Wînipekw, dirty water) is a large body of water located on the southern end of Hudson Bay in Canada. Both bodies of water extend from the Arctic Ocean, of which James Bay is the southernmost part. Despite bordering the Canadian provinces of Quebec and Ontario, the bay and the islands within it, the largest of which is Akimiski Island, are politically part of Nunavut. Numerous waterways of the James Bay watershed have been modified with dams or diversion for several major hydroelectric projects. These waterways are also destinations for river-based recreation. Several communities are located near or alongside James Bay, including a number of Aboriginal Canadian communities, such as the Kashechewan First Nation and nine communities affiliated with the Cree of northern Quebec. As with the rest of Hudson Bay, the waters of James Bay routinely freeze over in winter. It is the last part of Hudson Bay to freeze over in winter, and the ... [...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] |
Chibougamau River
The Chibougamau River flows west in the Chibougamau, then Eeyou Istchee James Bay (municipality) in the administrative region of Nord-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada. From the source, the course of the river successively crosses the townships of: Roy, McKenzie, O'Balski, Hauy, Scott, Barlow, Mckenzie, Blainlock, McKenzie, Barlow, Cuvier, Opemisca, Lamarck, Guettard, Saussure, Ribourde, Ronciere, Ribourde, Krieghoff and Gand. The surface of the Iserhoff North River is usually frozen from early November to mid-May, however, safe ice circulation is usually from mid-November to mid-April. Geography The surrounding hydrographic slopes of the Chibougamau River are: *North side: Maicasagi River, Caupichigau River, Comencho Lake and Opataca Lake; *East side: Chibougamau Lake, Obatogamau Lakes; *South side: Opawica River and Obatogamau River; *West side: Waswanipi River, Lake Waswanipi, Goéland Lake (Waswanipi River). The head of the Chibougamau River hydrographic slope is located ... [...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] |
Le Domaine-du-Roy
Le Domaine-du-Roy ''(The King's Domain)'' is a regional county municipality in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec, Canada. Its seat is in Roberval, and it is named for the King of France, who owned the land at the time of the colonization of Quebec. Subdivisions There are 10 subdivisions within the RCM: ;Cities & Towns (2) * Roberval * Saint-Félicien ;Municipalities (5) * Chambord Chambord can refer to: * Chambord (liqueur), a brand of raspberry-flavored liqueur * Château de Chambord, a French ''château'' built in the 16th century * Chambord, Loir-et-Cher, the French commune where the ''château'' is located * Chambord, ... * Lac-Bouchette * Sainte-Hedwidge * Saint-François-de-Sales * Saint-Prime ;Parishes (1) * La Doré ;Villages (1) * Saint-André-du-Lac-Saint-Jean ;Unorganized Territory (1) * Lac-Ashuapmushuan ;Indian Reserve (1) * Mashteuiatsh Demographics Population Language Transportation Access routes Highways and numbered ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Regional County Municipality
The term regional county municipality or RCM (''french: municipalité régionale de comté, MRC'') is used in Quebec, Canada to refer to one of 87 county-like political entities. In some older English translations they were called county regional municipality. Regional county municipalities are a supralocal type of regional municipality, and act as the local municipality in Unorganized area#Quebec, unorganized territories within their borders. The system of regional county municipalities was introduced beginning in 1979 to replace the List of former counties of Quebec, historic counties of Quebec. In most cases, the territory of an RCM corresponds to that of a Census geographic units of Canada, census division; however, there are a few exceptions. Some local municipalities are outside any regional county municipality (''hors MRC''). This includes some municipalities within Urban agglomerations in Quebec, urban agglomerations and also some aboriginal lands, such as Indian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aigle River (Doda Lake)
The Des Aigle River (French: ''Rivière des Aigles'') is a tributary of Doda Lake, flowing in Quebec, Canada, in the administrative regions of: *Abitibi-Témiscamingue: in Senneterre, in the townships of Kalm, Coursol, Lacroix; *Nord-du-Québec: Eeyou Istchee Baie-James (municipality), in Jamésie, in the townships of Lacroix, Buteux, Belmont, Espinay, Machault and Gradis. Forestry is the main economic activity of the sector; recreational tourism activities, second. The valley of the Aigle River is served by the forest road R1053 (East-West direction) which passes on the north-west side and north of Hébert Lake. This road joins the road R1009 (North-South direction) which passes to the East of the river of Eagle. The surface of the Eagle River is usually frozen from early November to mid-May, however, safe ice circulation is generally from mid-November to mid-April. Geography The surrounding hydrographic slopes of the Aigle River are: *north side: Doda Lake, Opawica River; * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yvonne River
The Yvonne River is a tributary of Surprise Lake (Roy River), flowing into the Municipality of Eeyou Istchee James Bay (municipality), Jamésie, in the administrative region of Nord-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada. The Yvonne River successively crosses the townships of Marceau, Bressani and Langloiserie. Forestry is the main activity economic sector; recreational tourism activities, second. The Yvonne River Valley is served by the R1099 forest road (North-South direction) which passes on the west side and by some roads secondary forest managed mainly for logging. The surface of the Yvonne River is usually frozen from early November to mid-May, however safe ice circulation is usually from mid-November to mid-April. Geography Toponymy At various times in history, this territory has been occupied by the Attikameks, the Algonquin and the Cree. The term "Yvonne" constitutes a name of French origin. The toponym "Yvonne River" was formalized on July 4, 1972 at the Commission de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magnan Lake
Magnan may refer to: * Magnan (surname) * Magnan, Gers, a commune in Gers department, France * Magnan (river), a river in Alpes-Maritimes department, France * Magnan Lake (Gouin Reservoir), Quebec, Canada {{disambiguation, geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wapous River
The Wapous River is a tributary of the Gouin Reservoir, flowing in the territory of the town of La Tuque, in the administrative region of Mauricie, in Quebec, in Canada. The Wapous River flows in the townships of Lindsay, Berlinguet, and Déziel, almost at the north-eastern limit of the territory of La Tuque and near the boundary of the administrative region of Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean. Forestry is the main economic activity of this valley; recreational tourism activities, second. A forest road branch serves the upper part of this watercourse. This road branch connects with route 212 which bypasses the Gouin Reservoir by the north-east and connects the village of Obedjiwan, Quebec and La Tuque. The surface of the Wapous 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 Formerly, this watercourse has been designated "Black Castor River". The toponym "Wapous River" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
