Cook River (Jacques-Cartier River tributary) facts for kids
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Capitale-Nationale |
| Regional County Municipality | La Jacques-Cartier Regional County Municipality |
| Unorganized territory | Lac-Croche |
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| Main source | Cook Lake Lac-Croche 730 units? 47°21′20″N 71°29′20″W / 47.35548°N 71.48884°W |
| River mouth | Jacques-Cartier River Lac-Croche 610 m 47°18′55″N 71°27′29″W / 47.31528°N 71.45805°W |
| Length | 4.5 km (2.8 mi) |
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The Cook River is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Jacques-Cartier River and is located inside Jacques-Cartier National Park. This area is part of the La Jacques-Cartier Regional County Municipality in the Capitale-Nationale region.
You can reach the upper part of the Cook River valley using smaller forest roads. The main activities here are forestry (cutting down trees) and tourism, like visiting the park for fun.
The Cook River usually freezes over from early December until late March. It's generally safe to walk on the ice from late December to early March. The amount of water in the river changes with the seasons and how much rain or snow falls. The biggest flood happens in March or April.
Where is the Cook River?
The Cook River is surrounded by other important water areas. Knowing these helps us understand its location:
- To the north: Petit lac Jacques-Cartier, rivière Jacques-Cartier Nord-Ouest, and the main Jacques-Cartier River.
- To the east: The Jacques-Cartier River.
- To the south: The Chézine River and the North Chézine River.
- To the west: Batiscan Lake.
How the River Flows
The Cook River starts at Cook Lake, which is about 1.3 kilometres (0.81 mi) long and sits at an altitude of 730 metres (2,400 ft). From Cook Lake, the river flows for about 4.5 kilometres (2.8 mi) in two main parts:
- For 2.3 kilometres (1.4 mi), it flows southeast. Along this path, it meets the water coming from Lac Bréboeuf, which joins from the west.
- Then, for another 2.2 kilometres (1.4 mi), it continues southeast through a deep valley until it reaches its end.
The Cook River empties into the west bank of the Jacques-Cartier River where there are some rapids. From this meeting point, the water flows for about 55.4 kilometres (34.4 mi) generally south along the Jacques-Cartier River. The Jacques-Cartier River then flows into the northwest bank of the Saint Lawrence River.
What's in a Name?
The name "Cook" comes from a family name of English origin. The name "Cook River" was officially recognized on November 7, 1985, by the Place Names Bank of Quebec.
