The Roy River is a tributary of Caopatina Lake, flowing into the municipality of Eeyou Istchee James Bay (municipality), in

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, in the administrative region of

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, in

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. The northern part of Caopatina Lake is crossed to the west by the

Opawica River The Opawica River is a tributary of the Waswanipi River, which is a tributary of Matagami Lake which in turn flows into the Nottaway River which flows into the south of James Bay. The Opawica River flows in the municipality of Eeyou Istchee Baie- ...

. The Roy River crosses successively the townships of Chambalon, Pambrun and Hazeur. Forestry is the main economic activity of the sector; recreational tourism activities, second. The Roy River Valley is served by the R1032 (North-South) forest road that passes on the east side and by secondary forest roads. The surface of the Roy River is usually frozen from early November to mid-May, however, safe ice circulation is generally from mid-November to mid-April.

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At various times in history, this territory has been occupied by the

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s, the

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. The term "Roy" is a family name of French origin. The toponym "Rivière Roy" was officialized on December 5, 1968, at the

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, when it was created.Commission de toponymie du Quebec - Bank of Place Names - Toponym: "Roy River"
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