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Macho River
The Macho River is a tributary of the Mégiscane River, flowing in Quebec, Canada, in the territories of: * Eeyou Istchee James Bay (Municipality), in the administrative region of Nord-du-Québec; * Senneterre, in La Vallée-de-l'Or Regional County Municipality, in the administrative region of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, where the course of the river crosses successively the cantons of Souart, Masères, Closse, Maricourt and Berthelot. The Macho River flows entirely in forested territory north-east of the La Vérendrye Wildlife Reserve and on the west side of Gouin Reservoir. Forestry is the main economic activity of this hydrographic slope; recreational tourism activities, second. The surface of the river is usually frozen from mid-December to mid-April. The course of this river has a difference in height of only five meters. Geography Toponymy The toponym "Macho River" was formalized on December 5, 1968, at the Commission de toponymie du Québec The Commission de toponymi ... [...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 unit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Obedjiwan, Quebec
Obedjiwan (officially designated as Obedjiwan 28) is a First Nations reserve 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, north of Wemotaci and northwest of 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 City of La Tuque. It is the most isolated Atikamekw reserve in Quebec. It is accessible by a long gravel forest road of , which reaches towards the east Quebec Route 167 linking Saint-Félicien to Chibougamau. Hence the distance by road to reach Chibougamau is . From Obedjiwan, Forest road 1045 reaches westward Forest Road 1009, built in the north-south axis to circumv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bell River (Quebec)
The Bell River is a tributary of the south shore of Lake Matagami, which flows into the Nottaway River, a tributary of Rupert Bay. The Bell River flows into the Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Eeyou Istchee Baie-James regions in the administrative region of Nord-du-Québec, in Quebec, in Canada. The surface of the river is generally frozen from mid-November to mid-May. The Bell River runs through the Réserve de biodiversité projetée du Lac Taibi (translation: "Lake Taibi Proposed Biodiversity Reserve"), located between the confluence of the Baptiste River and the confluence of the Indians River (Bell River). Geography The hydrographic slopes adjacent to the Bell River are: *North side: Lake Matagami; *East side: Olga Lake, lake Quevillon, Delestres River; *South side: Lake Mégiscane, Ottawa River, Lake Villebon, Lake Guéguen, Lake Tiblemont; *Western side: Laflamme River, Allard River, Bigniba River, Daniel River. The Bell River originates in Abitibi, at the mouth of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parent Lake (Abitibi)
Parent Lake is an enlargement of the Bell River, flowing north-west into the Matagami Lake. It is located in a swampy area of Abitibi Regional County Municipality, a short distance north-east of Senneterre and about northeast of Val-d'Or. Recreational tourism activities, including boating, are developed in this sector. From the Senneterre railway bridge, it is possible to sail north on the via the "Chenal de l'Épinette" which joins Parent Lake, up to at the mouth of the Robin River. Pleasure craft may navigate up to an additional in the formed delta, using either the Robin River or in Ignace Bay, where the Delestres River flows, and partly up these rivers. The Parent Lake watershed is serviced on the west side by route 113, which connects Senneterre and Lebel-sur-Quévillon. Geography This large, irregularly-shaped lake is fed by numerous streams, including the Robin and Delestres rivers to the northeast, and Mégiscane River, to the southeast. This lake has a l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maricourt Lake (Macho River)
Maricourt Lake is a freshwater body crossed by the Macho River in the north-eastern part of Senneterre within La Vallée-de-l'Or Regional County Municipality (RCM), in the administrative region of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, in Quebec, Canada. Lake Maricourt is located entirely in the township of Maricourt. Forestry is the main economic activity of the sector. Recreational tourism activities come second. The hydrographic slope of Lac Maricourt is accessible through a forest road (East-West direction) that passes on the north side of Maricourt Lake, passing through the Lake Wetetnagami Biodiversity Reserve; in addition, another forest road (East-West direction) serves the southern part of this Reserve and the west side of Lake Maricourt. The surface of Lac Maricourt is usually frozen from early November to mid-May, however, safe ice circulation is generally from mid-November to mid-April. Geography Toponymy The main hydrographic slopes near Lac Maricourt are: *north side: Macho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Achepabanca River Northeast , in Quebec, Canada
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Achepabanca may refer to: Places *Achepabanca River, Quebec, Canada *Achepabanca River North-East, a tributary of the Achepabanca River in Quebec, Canada *Achepabanca Lake Achepabanca Lake is a freshwater body crossed by the Achepabanca River, in the north-eastern part of Senneterre, within La Vallée-de-l'Or Regional County Municipality (RCM), in the administrative region of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, in the provinc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Achepabanca River
The Achepabanca River is a tributary of the Mégiscane River, flowing into the north-eastern part of Senneterre, in La Vallée-de-l'Or Regional County Municipality (RCM), in the administrative region of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, in Quebec, in Canada. The course of the river successively crosses the townships of Maricourt, Charrette and Girouard (on the border of the canton Berthelot). The Achepabanca River runs entirely on forest land north-east of the La Vérendrye Wildlife Reserve and on the west side of Gouin Reservoir. Forestry is the main economic activity of this hydrographic slope; recreational tourism activities, second. The surface of the river is usually frozen from the beginning of December to the end of April. The hydrographic slope of the Achepabanca River is served by some forest roads. Geography Toponymy The toponym "Achepabanca River" was formalized on December 5, 1968, at the Commission de toponymie du Québec The Commission de toponymie du Québec (English: ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wetetnagami Lake
Wetetnagami Lake is a body of freshwater crossed by Wetetnagami River in the eastern part of Senneterre in the RCM La Vallée-de-l'Or Regional County Municipality, in the administrative region of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, in province of Quebec, in Canada. This stretch of water straddles the townships of Labrie and Moquin. Forestry is the main economic activity of the sector. With the creation of the Wetetnagami Lake Protected Biodiversity Reserve, recreational and tourism activities are being developed. This lake is the heart of this reserve. The Wetetnagami Lake watershed is accessible via a forest road that passes north of the lake and one that passes south near Lake Cemetery. Its surface is generally frozen from the beginning of December to the end of April. Geography Toponymy The term "Holy Father" is a family name of French origin. The toponym "Lake Wetetnagami" was formalized on December 5, 1968, by the Commission de toponymie du Québec The Commission de toponymie du ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saint-Père River
Saint-Père River is a tributary of the east bank of the Wetetnagami River flowing into Senneterre, in the RCM of La Vallée-de-l'Or Regional County Municipality, in the administrative region of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, in Quebec, in Canada. This river successively crosses the townships of Saint-Père and Moquin. The surface of the Saint-Père River is generally frozen from early December to late April. Forestry is the main economic activity of the sector; recreational tourism activities, second. The Saint-Père River valley is served by the forest road (East-West direction) passing north of Wetetnagami Lake] and another on the South side passing through the Wetetnagami Lake Biodiversity Reserve. Geography Toponymy At various times in history, this territory has been occupied by the Attikameks, the Algonquin and the Cree. The toponym "Rivière Saint-Père" was officialized on December 5, 1968, at the Commission de toponymie du Québec The Commission de toponymie du Québ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mégiscane Lake
The Mégiscane Lake sits in the municipality of Senneterre (parish), in La Vallée-de-l'Or Regional County Municipality (RCM), in the administrative region of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, in Quebec, in Canada. Geography Toponymy The toponym "Mégiscane" is of Algonquin origin and refers to a river, a lake, a dam and a locality. This Algonquin term translates as fish hook or bait. Testimonies of the time reveal that the Algonquins were fishing at the line intensively on the Mégiscane River. This toponym includes several spellings according to the explorers' reports: Megiskan, Métiskan and Métiscan. The toponym "Lac Mégiscane" was inscribed on December 5, 1968, at the Bank of Place Names of 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 . ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saint-Cyr Lake (Saint-Cyr River South)
Saint-Cyr Lake is a freshwater body of water crossed by the Saint-Cyr River South in the north-eastern part of Senneterre, in La Vallée-de-l'Or Regional County Municipality (RCM), in the administrative region of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, in the province of Quebec, in Canada. This body of water extends in the townships of Mesplet and Cherrier. Forestry is the main economic activity of the sector. Recreational tourism activities come second. The hydrographic slope of Lake Saint-Cyr is accessible through a forest road (North-South direction) on the east side of the Saint-Cyr River Valley; in addition, another forest road (East-West direction) serves the northern part of the Saint-Cyr Lake Biodiversity Reserve and connects R1015 to the west. The surface of Lac Saint-Cyr is usually frozen from early November to mid-May, however, safe ice circulation is generally from mid-November to mid-April. Geography Toponymy The former name of this body of water was "Maskotirikan Lake". The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saint-Cyr River South
The Saint-Cyr River South is a tributary of the Mégiscane River (via the Canusio Lake, flowing into Senneterre, in the administrative region of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, in Quebec Quebec ( ; )According to the Government of Canada, Canadian government, ''Québec'' (with the acute accent) is the official name in Canadian French and ''Quebec'' (without the accent) is the province's official name in Canadian English is ..., in Canada. The river Saint-Cyr Sud flows successively into the cantons of Bailly, Kalm, Mesplet and Cherrier. Forestry is the main economic activity of the sector; recreational tourism activities, second. The valley of the Saint-Cyr South River is served by the forest road R1053 (East-West direction) which passes on the north-west side and north of Lac Saint-Cyr. This road joins the road R1009 (North-South direction) which passes to the East of the Aigle River (Doda Lake). The surface of the Saint-Cyr South River is usually frozen from early November to m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
