Chemin des Canots River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Chemin des canots River |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Capitale-Nationale |
| Regional County Municipality | Charlevoix Regional County Municipality |
| Unorganised territory | Lac-Pikauba |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Mountain creek Lac-Pikauba 925 m (3,035 ft) 47°50′51″N 70°52′37″W / 47.84760°N 70.87681°W |
| River mouth | Malbaie River Lac-Pikauba 640 m (2,100 ft) 47°45′54″N 70°47′55″E / 47.765°N 70.79861°E |
| Length | 20.8 km (12.9 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | St. Lawrence River |
| Tributaries |
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The Chemin des Canots River (which means "Canoe Path River") is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Malbaie River. This river is found in a special area called Lac-Pikauba, which is part of the Charlevoix Regional County Municipality. This whole region is in the Capitale-Nationale area of Quebec.
The Chemin des Canots River goes through the eastern part of the Laurentides Wildlife Reserve. It joins the Malbaie River in a bend, across from the zec des Martres.
Forestry, which is cutting down trees for wood, is the main activity here. People also visit for fun, like camping or hiking.
The river usually freezes from early December to late March. However, it's safest to walk or play on the ice from mid-December to mid-March.
Exploring the Chemin des Canots River
The middle part of the Chemin des Canots River has nine lakes lined up from north to south. These lakes stretch for about 8.4 km (5.2 mi) between Lac Duquette and Lac Robitaille.
You can go canoeing on this river for about ten kilometers. There's only one spot where you need to carry your canoe around some fast-moving water (rapids). This portage is between Lake Layrac and Canoe Lake.
If you travel by canoe or even by air, you can see the tall mountains around the river. These mountains are named after important cities from the International Organization of the Francophonie. For example, some peaks are named Moncton, Hanoi, Dakar, and Paris.
Where the River Flows
The Chemin des Canots River starts from a mountain stream. This stream is about 925 m (3,035 ft) high up.
The river flows for about 20.8 km (12.9 mi) through forests and mountains. As it travels, it drops about 285 m (935 ft) in height.
It passes through several lakes, including Lake Duquette, Bernard Lake, Assigny Lake, Lake Layrac, and Canoe Lake. Along the way, it collects water from many smaller streams and lakes.
Joining the Malbaie River
The Chemin des Canots River flows into the Malbaie River on its west side. This meeting point is downstream from a bend in the Malbaie River where there are some rapids.
From where the Chemin des Canots River joins, the Malbaie River continues for about 117.1 km (72.8 mi). Finally, the Malbaie River empties into the St. Lawrence River.
