Flamand River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Flamand River |
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| Native name | Rivière Flamand (in French) |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Quebec |
| Region | Mauricie |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Discharge of lakes Vic and Yvonne Zec Frémont |
| River mouth | Reservoir Blanc, Saint-Maurice River La Tuque 47°42′27″N 73°18′43″W / 47.70750°N 73.31194°W |
| Length | 55 km (34 mi) |
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The Flamand River is a river in Quebec, Canada. Its name means "Flemish River" in English. It flows into the western side of the Saint-Maurice River. The Flamand River is located in the Mauricie region, near the town of La Tuque.
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Where Does the Flamand River Start?
The Flamand River begins from two lakes: Lake Vic and Lake Yvonne. These lakes are found in the southeastern part of Zec Frémont. This area is known as the Laporte Township.
How the River Flows
A part of the Flamand River flows through Fremont Lake. This lake is also located within Zec Frémont. The river helps drain water from a large area. This area is between the Manouane River basin to the north and the Vermillion River basin to the south.
The River's Journey
The Flamand River first flows north. Then, it turns east for a short distance. It runs parallel to the Little Flamand River, which is just to its north. After that, the Flamand River turns southeast. It follows a winding path for about 55 kilometers (34 miles).
Where the River Ends
The river finally flows into the southwestern part of Reservoir Blanc. This reservoir is a large artificial lake. It was created by the Rapide-Blanc Generating Station. This power station is built on the Saint-Maurice River.
What Happened to the Old Flamand River?
The Flamand River's waters were used to create a large reservoir. This project caused the old town of Flamingo to disappear. The valley where the river once flowed was also flooded. The new body of water is now called "Reservoir Blanc".
How Did the River Get Its Name?
The name "Flamand River" was first used in 1829. It was named after a Canadian hunter. This hunter was known as "Flemish." He lived with the Atikamekw community for 40 years. He hunted a lot in the area that is now underwater.
Official Recognition
The name "Flamand River" was officially registered. This happened on December 5, 1968. It was added to the list of place names by the Commission de toponymie du Québec. This is Quebec's official board for geographical names.
