Hébert River facts for kids
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Watershed of Nottaway River
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Nord-du-Québec |
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| Main source | Unidentified lake Eeyou Istchee James Bay (municipality), Nord-du-Québec, Quebec 409 m (1,342 ft) 49°04′17″N 76°23′28″W / 49.07139°N 76.39111°W |
| River mouth | Doda Lake Eeyou Istchee James Bay (municipality), Nord-du-Québec, Quebec 338 m (1,109 ft) 49°21′27″N 75°12′52″W / 49.35750°N 75.21444°W |
| Length | 44.0 km (27.3 mi) |
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The Hébert River is a river located in Quebec, Canada. It flows into Doda Lake within the Eeyou Istchee James Bay (municipality) area, which is part of the Nord-du-Québec region.
The river flows through several townships, including Belmont, Royal, Espinay, Machault, and Gradis. The main activities in this area are forestry (cutting down trees for wood) and tourism (people visiting for fun).
A forest road (R1053) runs near the Hébert River, making it easier to access. This road connects to another road (R1009) that passes east of the Eagle River (Lake Doda).
The Hébert 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.
River's Journey
The Hébert River starts from a small, unnamed lake in the southern part of Belmont Township. This lake is about 409 m (1,342 ft) above sea level.
The river's source is located:
- About 34.3 km (21.3 mi) south of where the Hébert River meets Doda Lake.
- About 120.1 km (74.6 mi) southwest of the town of Chibougamau.
- About 56.0 km (34.8 mi) northwest of the village of Obedjiwan.
The Hébert River flows for a total of 44.0 km (27.3 mi). Its journey can be split into two main parts:
Upper Hébert River
This part of the river is about 30.3 km (18.8 mi) long.
- It starts by flowing south, then east, into an unnamed lake.
- It continues northeast, crossing another unnamed lake.
- The river then flows north into Little Hébert Lake, which is about 4.1 km (2.5 mi) long.
- After Little Hébert Lake, it moves northeast towards Hébert Lake (Hébert River).
- Finally, it crosses Hébert Lake (Hébert River), which is a larger lake, about 16.7 km (10.4 mi) long.
Lower Hébert River
This section of the river is about 13.7 km (8.5 mi) long.
- It flows northeast from Hébert Lake.
- The river then turns north, reaching the southern edge of Gradis Township.
- It continues west and then north, until it reaches its mouth.
The Hébert River eventually flows into a bay on the south shore of Doda Lake. The northern part of Doda Lake is crossed by the Opawica River. From there, the water flows generally west through several lakes, including Françoise Lake (Opawica River), La Ronde Lake, Lessard Lake, and Lichen Lake (Opawica River). It then goes north through Wachigabau Lake and Opawica Lake.
The Opawica River then joins the Chibougamau River, forming the start of the Waswanipi River. The Waswanipi River flows west through Lake Waswanipi, Goéland Lake, and Olga Lake, before emptying into Lake Matagami. Finally, the water from Lake Matagami flows into the Nottaway River, which eventually reaches Rupert Bay in James Bay.
River's Name
Over time, different Indigenous groups like the Atikamekw, the Algonquins, and the Cree have lived in the area around this river. The name "Hébert" is a common French family name.
The official name "Hébert River" was formally recognized on December 5, 1968, by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the organization responsible for naming places in Quebec.
