Deux Lacs River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Deux Lacs |
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Watershed of Nottaway River
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Eeyou Istchee Baie-James (municipality) |
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| Main source | Unidentified lake Eeyou Istchee Baie-James (municipality), Nord-du-Québec, Quebec 277 m (909 ft) 49°56′55″N 77°46′41″W / 49.94861°N 77.77806°W |
| River mouth | Nottaway River, Lac Soscumica Eeyou Istchee Baie-James (municipality), Nord-du-Québec, Quebec 243 m (797 ft) 50°15′59″N 77°37′03″W / 50.26639°N 77.61750°W |
| Length | 63.6 km (39.5 mi) |
The Deux-Lacs River (which means "River of Two Lakes" in French) is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Nottaway River by way of Soscumica Lake. This river is located in the Nord-du-Québec region. Its path goes through the areas known as Péruse, Paramé, and Villieu.
The main activity in this area is forestry, which means cutting down trees for wood. Another important activity is tourism, especially for hunting and fishing. People enjoy these activities because Soscumica Lake and its smaller rivers are easy to travel on by boat.
You can get to the area around Soscumica Lake using the James Bay Highway. This road is about 22.8 kilometres (14.2 mi) to the east of the lake. On the west side of the lake, there is a special road used in winter. The river usually freezes over from early November until mid-May. However, it's generally safe to travel on the ice from mid-November to mid-April.
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River's Location and Nearby Waters
The Deux-Lacs River is surrounded by several other important bodies of water. Knowing these helps us understand its location.
Rivers and Lakes Nearby
- To the north, you'll find Soscumica Lake and the Nottaway River.
- To the east, it's also close to Soscumica Lake and the Nottaway River.
- To the south, there's Lake Matagami, the Allard River, and the Bell River.
- To the west, you can find Lake Montreau, the Kitchigama River, and Obamsca Lake.
Journey of the Deux-Lacs River
The Deux-Lacs River starts from an unnamed lake and flows for about 63.6 kilometres (39.5 mi). Most of its path goes through marshy areas, which are like wetlands.
River's Flow Path
- First, it flows about 4.4 kilometres (2.7 mi) northwest in the Péruse area, until it meets a small creek coming from the north.
- Then, it continues about 7.2 kilometres (4.5 mi) northwest to another stream coming from the south.
- Next, it turns northeast for about 7.4 kilometres (4.6 mi), reaching the edge of the Paramé area.
- It then travels about 16.4 kilometres (10.2 mi) northeast through the Paramé area. During this part, it flows into and crosses all of Lac Bouchier. Lac Bouchier is 11.1 kilometres (6.9 mi) long and sits at an altitude of 240 metres (790 ft).
- After that, it flows about 15.6 kilometres (9.7 mi) northeast to Lake Montreuil. The river goes through all of Lake Montreuil, which is 6.6 kilometres (4.1 mi) long and at an altitude of 243 metres (797 ft).
- Finally, it flows about 6.0 kilometres (3.7 mi) northeast to its end point.
Where the River Ends
The Deux-Lacs River empties into the southern part of Soscumica Lake. This meeting point is located:
- About 8.6 kilometres (5.3 mi) southeast of where Soscumica Lake itself flows out.
- About 133.5 kilometres (83.0 mi) southeast of where the Nottaway River meets Rupert Bay.
- About 56.4 kilometres (35.0 mi) north of the town of Matagami, Quebec.
- About 26.4 kilometres (16.4 mi) north of where Lake Matagami flows out.
Why it's Called "Deux Lacs"
The name "Deux Lacs River" means "River of Two Lakes" in French. This name was chosen because the river flows through two important lakes: Lake Bouchier and Lake Montreuil.
The name "Deux Lacs River" became official on December 5, 1968. This was when the Commission de toponymie du Québec (Quebec's Place Names Commission) was first created.
