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Gilbert River
Country Canada
Province Quebec
Region Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Regional County Municipality Le Fjord-du-Saguenay Regional County Municipality
Unorganized territory and a city Lac-Ministuk
Physical characteristics
Main source Lac Prud’homme
Lac-Ministuk
720 units?
48°02′37″N 71°15′43″E / 48.04351°N 71.26195°E / 48.04351; 71.26195
River mouth Cyriac River
Lac-Ministuk
480 m (1,570 ft)
48°05′50″N 71°14′53″E / 48.09722°N 71.24805°E / 48.09722; 71.24805
Length 8.4 km (5.2 mi)
Basin features
River system Saguenay River

The Gilbert River is a freshwater river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Cyriac River. This river is located in an area called Lac-Ministuk. This area is part of the Le Fjord-du-Saguenay Regional County Municipality. It is also in the larger Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec.

You can reach the Gilbert River by using Route 175. There are also other smaller forest roads. These roads help with logging and fun outdoor activities. Logging, or forestry, is the main business here. Tourism, like hiking and fishing, is also important.

The river's surface usually freezes from late November to early April. It's generally safe to walk or play on the ice from mid-December to late March.

Where the Gilbert River Flows

The Gilbert River is surrounded by many other rivers and lakes. These include:

The River's Beginning

The Gilbert River starts at Prud’homme Lake. This lake is about 0.3 km (0.19 mi) long. It sits high up, at an altitude of 720 m (2,360 ft). The northern end of Prud’homme Lake is:

  • About 1.4 km (0.87 mi) southwest of Route 175.
  • About 2.6 km (1.6 mi) southwest of the Cyriac River.

The River's Journey

From Prud'homme Lake, the Gilbert River flows for about 8.4 km (5.2 mi). It generally moves west, then north. Along its path, the river drops about 240 km (150 mi) in height. It flows entirely through forest areas.

Here's how the river flows:

  • It first goes about 2.7 km (1.7 mi) west, then curves north. It passes through a small lake.
  • Then, it flows about 1.9 km (1.2 mi) north, curving northeast.
  • For another 1.8 km (1.1 mi), it goes north, passing under the highway 175 bridge.
  • It continues north for 0.5 km (0.31 mi), next to Route 175.
  • Finally, it flows about 1.5 km (0.93 mi) northeast, still next to Route 175, until it meets the Cyriac River.

Where the River Ends

The Gilbert River joins the west bank of the Cyriac River. This meeting point is:

  • About 2.7 km (1.7 mi) east of Lac Cyriac.
  • About 0.3 km (0.19 mi) east of Route 175.
  • About 23.0 km (14.3 mi) southeast of where the Cyriac River meets Kenogami Lake.

After joining the Cyriac River, the water travels a long way. It flows north for 34.2 km (21.3 mi) in the Cyriac River. Then, it crosses Kenogami Lake for 6.3 km (3.9 mi). Next, it follows the Chicoutimi River for 26.2 km (16.3 mi). Finally, it joins the mighty Saguenay River for 114.6 km (71.2 mi). The Saguenay River then flows into the Saint Lawrence estuary at Tadoussac.

Naming the River

The name “Gilbert River” became official on December 5, 1968. This was decided by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is in charge of place names in Quebec.

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