Chigoubiche River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Chigoubiche River |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean |
| Regional County Municipality | Le Domaine-du-Roy Regional County Municipality |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Chigoubiche Lake Lac-Ashuapmushuan, Quebec (unorganized territory) 360 m (1,180 ft) 48°59′35″N 73°27′10″W / 48.99306°N 73.45278°W |
| River mouth | Ashuapmushuan River Lac-Ashuapmushuan, Quebec (unorganized territory) 251 m (823 ft) 49°00′34″N 73°06′07″W / 49.00944°N 73.10194°W |
| Length | 54.6 km (33.9 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Ashuapmushuan River, Lac Saint-Jean, Saguenay River, Gulf of Saint Lawrence |
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The Chigoubiche River is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Ashuapmushuan River. This river is found in a part of Quebec called Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean. It also passes through the Le Domaine-du-Roy Regional County Municipality (RCM). An RCM is like a group of towns and lands working together.
The Chigoubiche River flows through areas known as Argenson, Ailleboust, and Chomedey. The main activity here is forestry, which means cutting down trees for wood. Recreational tourism, like fishing or hiking, is also popular.
A road called Route 167 goes near Chigoubiche Lake and crosses the river. This road connects the towns of Chibougamau and Saint-Félicien, Quebec. Other smaller forest roads help people get to the upper parts of the river.
The river's surface is usually frozen from early November until mid-May. It's generally safe to walk or travel on the ice from mid-November to mid-April.
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Where is the Chigoubiche River?
The Chigoubiche River starts at Chigoubiche Lake. This lake is about 7.7 kilometres (4.8 mi) long and sits 359 metres (1,178 ft) above sea level.
The river flows for about 54.6 kilometres (33.9 mi) before it joins the Ashuapmushuan River. The Ashuapmushuan River then flows into Lac Saint-Jean, which is a very large lake. From there, the water travels to the Saguenay River and finally reaches the Gulf of Saint Lawrence.
The Chigoubiche River is surrounded by other rivers and creeks:
- To the north: Garlin Creek, Pomy Creek, and the Kanatuashuekanutsh River.
- To the east: The Ashuapmushuan River, Desautels Creek, and the Micosas River.
- To the south: The Ashuapmushuan River, Pilet River, À la Pêche River, and Grand Portage River.
- To the west: The De La Licorne River and Chigoubiche Lake.
How the River Flows
The Chigoubiche River has two main parts: an upper course and a lower course.
Upper Course of the River
This part of the river is about 16.4 kilometres (10.2 mi) long.
- It flows southeast, following mountain cliffs.
- It also runs alongside a part of the Canadian National Railway.
- Along this section, it meets the Grand Portage River and the Pilet River.
- It then flows east, passing under a Canadian National Railway bridge.
- Further along, it collects water from Adon Creek and forms two big curves.
Lower Course of the River
This section is much longer, about 38.2 kilometres (23.7 mi).
- It flows east, collecting water from Turenne Creek and a discharge from Thibeault Lake.
- It then meets the À la Pêche River.
- The river continues east and then southeast, passing under a forest road bridge.
- It flows northeast, making two large curves to the north.
- Finally, it meets the Vermillon River (Chigoubiche River tributary).
- The river then flows eastward, making a curve to the north before reaching its mouth.
The Chigoubiche River flows into the Ashuapmushuan River on its west side.
River's Name History
For a while, between about 1950 and 1964, the Chigoubiche River was called the "Argenson River." This name came from the Argenson area where the river starts. The name "Argenson" was a tribute to the fifth governor of New France, who was in charge from 1658 to 1661.
The official name, "Chigoubiche River," was made formal on December 5, 1968. This happened when the Commission de toponymie du Québec (Quebec Place Names Commission) was created.
