Flapjack River facts for kids
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Mauricie |
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| Main source | Gut Lake La Tuque (Buies Township), Mauricie, Quebec 439 m (1,440 ft) 48°05′27″N 75°25′45″W / 48.09083°N 75.42917°W |
| River mouth | Mattawa Bay La Tuque (Poisson Township), Mauricie, Quebec 402 m (1,319 ft) 48°20′54″N 75°22′42″W / 48.34833°N 75.37833°W |
| Length | 39.2 km (24.4 mi) |
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The Flapjack River is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into Mattawa Bay, which is part of the large Gouin Reservoir. The river is located in the town of La Tuque, in the Mauricie region.
The Flapjack River passes through three different areas called townships: Buies, Provencher, and Poisson. The main activity in this river valley is forestry, which means growing and harvesting trees. Recreational tourism, like fishing or hiking, is also important here.
A forest road, R1009, crosses the lower part of the Flapjack River area. This road helps people get to the western side of the Gouin Reservoir. Other smaller forest roads are also used for logging and fun outdoor activities.
The Flapjack River usually freezes over from mid-November until the end of April. However, it's generally safe to walk or play on the ice from early December to late March.
River's Journey and Surroundings
The Flapjack River starts its journey from a place called Gut Lake. This lake is about 0.8 kilometers long and sits at an altitude of 439 meters.
The river flows for about 39.2 kilometers (which is about 24.4 miles). Along its path, it goes through several lakes:
- It flows north through Elsie Lake.
- Then it crosses Bull Lake.
- Next, it goes through Tozer Lake and the southern part of Ada Lake.
- Further along, it crosses the northern part of Ada Lake again and Stone Lake. Stone Lake is actually a wider part of the river itself.
- Finally, it continues north until it reaches its mouth.
The areas next to the Flapjack River are called hydrographic slopes. These are the lands that drain water into the river. Here are some of the nearby water bodies and areas:
- North side: Gouin Reservoir, Mattawa Bay, Hanotaux Bay, Plamondon Creek, Saraana Bay.
- East side: Arcand Lake, Bureau Lake (Gouin Reservoir), Oskélanéo River, Tessier Lake (Gouin Reservoir).
- South side: Clova River, Douville River, Tamarac River (Gatineau River).
- West side: Tamarac River (Gatineau River), Provancher Creek, Médora Lake, Mégiscane River, Suzie River, Bignell Creek, Chassaigne Lake.
Where the River Ends
The Flapjack River ends when it flows into Mattawa Bay. From this point, the water travels a long way, about 164.9 kilometers (102.5 miles), until it reaches the Gouin Dam.
The water first flows northeast through Mattawa Bay, then Du Mâle Lake, and the western part of the Gouin Reservoir. It passes near the village of Obedjiwan.
After that, the water continues east through Marmette Lake, then southeast through Brochu Lake, and finally east through Kikendatch Bay until it reaches the Gouin Dam. From the Gouin Dam, the water then flows into the Saint-Maurice River all the way to Trois-Rivières.
What's in a Name?
The name "Flapjack" might make you think of a type of pancake! In fact, a flapjack is a traditional British cake. It's a bit like an energy bar. The main ingredients are oat flakes, butter, brown sugar, and golden syrup.
The name "Flapjack River" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the organization responsible for naming places in Quebec.
