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Huard River
Country Canada
Province Quebec
Region Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Regional County Municipality Le Fjord-du-Saguenay Regional County Municipality
Municipalities Ferland-et-Boilleau
Physical characteristics
Main source Forest stream in the mountains
Ferland-et-Boilleau
487 m (1,598 ft)
48°02′11″N 70°46′21″W / 48.03647°N 70.77247°W / 48.03647; -70.77247
River mouth Ha! Ha! River
Ferland-et-Boilleau
330 m (1,080 ft)
48°07′43″N 70°48′55″E / 48.12861°N 70.81528°E / 48.12861; 70.81528
Length 11.5 km (7.1 mi)
Basin features
Tributaries
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    (from the mouth) Outlet (via "lac Huard") of lakes Charny and "de la Grosse Cabane"

The Huard River is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Ha! Ha! River. This river is located in the area of Ferland-et-Boilleau. This area is part of the Le Fjord-du-Saguenay Regional County Municipality. It is also in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region.

The Huard River valley is important for many things. People use it for forestry, which means cutting down trees. It's also used for farming. Plus, it's a great spot for fun outdoor activities like tourism. A main road, Route 381, runs along the nearby Ha! Ha! River and Lake Ha! Ha!.

The river usually freezes over in early December. It stays frozen until the end of March. It's generally safe to walk on the ice from mid-December to mid-March.

Where the Huard River Flows

The Huard River starts from a small mountain stream. This stream is in a deep valley. The starting point is about 487 meters (1,598 feet) high.

  • It's about 2.7 kilometers (1.7 miles) southeast of Huard Lake.
  • It's also 3.0 kilometers (1.9 miles) north of Petit lac Ha! Ha!.
  • The source is 5.2 kilometers (3.2 miles) southeast of the dam at Lake Ha! Ha!.

From its source, the Huard River flows for about 11.5 kilometers (7.1 miles).

Huard Lake and Its Path

First, the river flows northeast for 5.6 kilometers (3.5 miles). It goes through Huard Lake. This lake is about 1.4 kilometers (0.9 miles) long. It sits at an altitude of 401 meters (1,316 feet). Other lakes, like Charny and "de la Grosse Cabane," also flow into Huard Lake.

After Huard Lake, the river turns. It flows northwest for another 5.9 kilometers (3.7 miles). This is until it reaches its mouth.

Where the River Ends

The Huard River empties into a small bay. This bay is on the west side of Lake Ha! Ha!. This meeting point is important for the region.

  • It's about 4.7 kilometers (2.9 miles) southeast of Ferland village.
  • It's 7.2 kilometers (4.5 miles) northwest of Huard Lake.
  • The mouth is 8.4 kilometers (5.2 miles) northeast of the Ha! Ha! River dam.

From where the Huard River joins the Ha! Ha! River, the water continues its journey. It flows for about 39.1 kilometers (24.3 miles) generally northeast. Then, it crosses the Baie des Ha! Ha! for 11.0 kilometers (6.8 miles). Finally, it follows the Saguenay River for 99.5 kilometers (61.8 miles) east. The Saguenay River then joins the Saint Lawrence estuary near Tadoussac.

River Name History

The name "Huard River" was officially recognized. This happened on September 26, 1997. The Commission de toponymie du Québec made it official. This group is in charge of naming places in Quebec.

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