Bostonnais River facts for kids
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Bostonnais River at the Ducharme Bridge in La Bostonnais.
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| Native name | Rivière Bostonnais (in French) |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Quebec |
| Region | Mauricie |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Lake Kiskissink 395 m (1,296 ft) |
| River mouth | Saint-Maurice River La Tuque, (Quebec) 151 m (495 ft) 47°27′34″N 72°46′47″W / 47.45944°N 72.77972°W |
| Length | 96 km (60 mi) |
The Bostonnais River is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows through the beautiful Mauricie region. This river is an important part of the landscape near the city of La Tuque.
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Where Does the Bostonnais River Flow?
The Bostonnais River is about 96 kilometers (60 miles) long. It begins high up in the mountains. Its main sources are several lakes, including Lake Kiskissink, Lake Ventadour, and Grand Lake Bostonnais. These lakes are found within a special wildlife area called the Zec Kiskissink.
River's Journey Through the Zec Kiskissink
The Zec Kiskissink is a large protected area. It sits on the dividing line between two major river systems. These are the Saint-Maurice River and the Lac Saint-Jean area. The Bostonnais River flows southwest from its mountain sources. It eventually joins the Saint-Maurice River just north of La Tuque.
Winter and Forest Lands
During the colder months, from November to April, the river's surface usually freezes over. For most of its path, the Bostonnais River flows through thick forests. However, as it gets closer to its end, it passes through more developed areas.
Passing Through Towns
The river flows right through the village of La Bostonnais. After that, it continues into the northern part of the city of La Tuque. There, it finally empties into the Saint-Maurice River.
River and Road Connections
For about 39 kilometers (24 miles), the river flows alongside Quebec Route 155. This road follows the river's valley for a long stretch. Near its end, the river crosses under Route 155. It also flows past the La Tuque Water Aerodrome and under a railway bridge. The river makes several turns, even going around the peninsula where the La Tuque municipal campground is located.
Why is it Called Bostonnais?
The name of the Bostonnais River comes from a person! It honors a trapper named Jean-Baptiste Bostonnais. He was an Abenaki person who came from Boston, Massachusetts in New England. He had a hunting area in this region a long time ago.
Other Places with the Name
Jean-Baptiste Bostonnais's name is very important in this area. You'll find it in many local place names. For example, there are the Grand and Little Bostonnais lakes. There's also the Bostonnais channel, the Little Bostonnais River, and Bostonnais island. The village of La Bostonnais was also named after this river. These two communities, La Bostonnais and La Tuque, are the only ones located right on the banks of this river.
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Ducharme Bridge west
