Broadback River facts for kids
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Tupatukasi Waterfall, Broadback River
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Broadback River basin in yellow
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Jamésie |
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| Main source | Lac Frotet 95 km north of Chibougamau, Nord-du-Québec 380 m (1,250 ft) 50°46′0″N 74°39′20″W / 50.76667°N 74.65556°W |
| River mouth | Rupert Bay off James Bay 17 km south of Waskaganish, Nord-du-Québec 0 m (0 ft) 51°21′20″N 78°52′00″W / 51.35556°N 78.86667°W |
| Length | 450 km (280 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 20,800 km2 (8,000 sq mi) |
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The Broadback River is a long river in northern Quebec, Canada. In French, it's called Rivière Broadback, and the Cree people call it Chistamiskau Sipi.
This river flows into Rupert Bay, which is a smaller part of James Bay. It's located just south of the Rupert River and the Cree community of Waskaganish. The biggest lake along the Broadback River is Lake Evans. Many people enjoy going canoe-tripping on this river.
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Where is the Broadback River?
The Broadback River starts at Frotet Lake. This lake is about 28 kilometers (17 miles) west of the large Mistassini Lake. From Frotet Lake, the Broadback River flows for about 451 kilometers (280 miles) through a region called Jamésie. It finally reaches Rupert Bay, near where the Nottaway River also flows in.
What is around the Broadback River?
Rivers and lakes around the Broadback River include:
- To the north: The Rupert River, Nemiscau Lake, and Nemiscau River.
- To the east: Frotet Lake, Troilus Lake, and La Marte River.
- To the south: The Nottaway River.
- To the west: The Nottaway River again, and Rupert Bay.
Lakes along the river
As the Broadback River flows, it passes through several lakes. These include Troilus Lake, Quenonisca Lake, and Giffard Lake. The largest lake it crosses is Evans Lake. The river flows between the Rupert River to its north and the Nottaway River to its south. Near its end, the river goes through marshy areas for about 29 kilometers (18 miles) before reaching the bay.
History of the River
Long ago, the Broadback River was considered for a big project called the James Bay Project. This project aimed to build dams and change the flow of rivers to create hydro-electric power. The Broadback, along with the Nottaway and Rupert rivers, were part of these plans.
However, in 1972, the project decided to focus on other rivers further north, like the La Grande and Eastmain Rivers. This meant the plans for the Broadback River were put aside. Since the Rupert River was later changed to flow into the La Grande project, it's not likely that the Broadback River will be developed for power in the near future.
Rivers that flow into the Broadback
The Broadback River has many smaller rivers and streams that flow into it. These are called tributaries. Because the Broadback River flows quite close to the northern edge of its basin, most of its main tributaries join it from the left side.
Tributaries above Lake Evans
- Châtillon River
- Assinica River
- Coigne River (right tributary)
- Nipukatasi River
- Salamandre River
Tributaries below Lake Evans
- Ouasouagami River
- Colomb River
- Kaminahikuschit River
- Natouacamisie River
- Machisipi River
- Lepallier River
Images for kids
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A view of the Broadback River.
See also
In Spanish: Río Broadback para niños
