Bachelor River facts for kids
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Nord-du-Québec |
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| Main source | Billy Lake Eeyou Istchee Baie-James, Nord-du-Québec, Quebec 381 m (1,250 ft) 49°34′20″N 76°19′37″W / 49.57222°N 76.32694°W |
| River mouth | Lake Waswanipi Eeyou Istchee Baie-James, Nord-du-Québec, Quebec 319 m (1,047 ft) 49°29′53″N 76°19′37″W / 49.49806°N 76.32694°W |
| Length | 36.5 km (22.7 mi) |
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The Bachelor River is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into Lake Waswanipi. This river is located in the Nord-du-Québec region, specifically in the Eeyou Istchee Baie-James area. It flows through two townships called Lesueur and Nelligan.
You can reach the area around the Bachelor River using Highway 113. This highway connects the towns of Lebel-sur-Quévillon and Chibougamau. Part of the highway runs along the river's valley. A railway line, the Canadian National Railway, also runs through this valley.
The river's surface usually freezes over from early November until mid-May. However, it's generally safe to travel on the ice from mid-November to mid-April.
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River's Journey
Where the Bachelor River Starts
The Bachelor River begins at a place called Billy Lake. This lake is about 2.9 kilometers long. It is located on the southeast side of Highway 113.
How the River Flows
The Bachelor River flows for about 36.5 kilometers. Here's how its journey goes:
- It flows southwest for 6 kilometers in Lesueur Township.
- Then, it goes west for 3 kilometers through Bachelor Lake. This lake is about 3.2 kilometers long.
- After that, it continues southwest for 9.4 kilometers, crossing Highway 113.
- It then flows southwest for 4.4 kilometers, crossing the Canadian National Railway tracks.
- Next, it travels southwest for 8.2 kilometers until it meets the Little Bachelor River.
- Finally, it flows northwest for 5.5 kilometers, crossing the Canadian National Railway again, before reaching its end.
Where the River Ends
The Bachelor River flows into a narrow bay on the southeast side of Lake Waswanipi. This meeting point is near the Canadian National Railway track. From here, the water flows north into Lake Waswanipi. Then, it continues north through the Waswanipi River and eventually west into Goéland Lake. The water then moves northwest through the Waswanipi River again, which leads to Matagami Lake.
Nearby Waters
The Bachelor River is surrounded by many other important bodies of water. These are called its hydrographic slopes.
- To the North: Waswanipi River and Little Waswanipi River.
- To the East: Opawica Lake and Opawica River.
- To the South: O'Sullivan River, Pusticamica Lake, and Wetetnagami River.
- To the West: Lake Waswanipi, O'Sullivan River, and Iserhoff River.
Naming the River
The name "Bachelor River" was officially given on December 5, 1968. This was the same day the Commission de toponymie du Québec (Quebec's place name commission) was created.
