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Yamachiche River
The Yamachiche River is a river located on the north shore of Lake Saint-Pierre in the Maskinongé Regional County Municipality, in the administrative region of Mauricie, in Quebec, in Canada. It originates in the Mastigouche Wildlife Reserve. The Yamachiche River flows mostly in a wooded area north of Charette, Quebec, Charette, and then generally in an agricultural environment on the rest of its course. Geography The main hydrographic slopes of the Yamachiche River are: * To the east: the otters river and the clay river; * The west: the Little Yamachiche River and the River of Loup (Mauricie). The main body of water at the head of the Yamachiche River is the "Great Long Lake" (length: oriented from north to south, altitude: ) located in the municipality of Saint-Élie, Quebec, Saint-Élie. He obtains water from three landfills: * To the northeast: that of Lake Gareau (length: , altitude of ), whose discharge flows south. This lake is located in the municipality of Saint-Mat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lake Saint-Pierre
Lake Saint Pierre (; abe, Nebesek) is a lake in Quebec, Canada, a widening of the Saint Lawrence River between Sorel-Tracy and Trois-Rivières. It is located downstream, and northeast, of Montreal; and upstream, and southwest, of Quebec City. The end of the lake delimits the beginning of the estuary of Saint Lawrence. This lake which is long (excluding Sorel Islands) and wide, is part of the St. Lawrence Seaway. Including its shoreline, islands, and wetlands, the lake is a nature reserve. The body of water is recognized as a Ramsar site and as a Biosphere Reserve, due to the presence of many marshes and wetlands that are frequented by waterfowl. Recreational activities on the river (such as fishing, boating, sailing, swimming, water skiing, nature observation) are active mainly in summer season. Sport fishing is particularly popular, including ice fishing, especially in the great bay of Pointe-du-Lac. Around Lake Saint-Pierre, several recreational services are available inclu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |