Jeannotte River facts for kids
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Mauricie |
| City | La Tuque |
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| Main source | Lake Édouard Lac-Édouard 363 units? 47°31′33″N 72°22′08″W / 47.5259°N 72.3689°W |
| River mouth | Batiscan River Lac-Édouard 280 m 47°16′40″N 72°15′28″W / 47.2779°N 72.2578°W |
| Length | 48 km (30 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 560 km2 (220 sq mi) |
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The Jeannotte River is a river in Quebec, Canada. It starts in Lake Édouard, which is near the town of Lac-Édouard. This area is part of the Mauricie region, close to the city of La Tuque.
The Jeannotte River is one of two main rivers that flow out of Lake Édouard. It begins from the southern part of the lake. The river is about 48 km (30 mi) long and flows through a valley known as the Batiscanie region. Part of the river flows along the edge of special outdoor areas called Zec de la Bessonne and Zec Jeannotte.
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Where the Jeannotte River Flows
The Jeannotte River starts from a spot called "Lac de la grande baie" (Lake of the Great Bay), which is right next to the southern part of Lake Édouard. From there, it flows mostly south through a wild and hilly area. Along its path, it passes by several smaller lakes.
Here are some of the lakes the river flows near:
- In the Bickerdike area:
- Lake Zoe
- In the Charest area:
- Lake Orleans
- Lake of Peace
- Lake of the Beaten
- In the Laurier area:
- Beaver Lake: This lake is very long and narrow, with the Jeannotte River flowing right through it.
- Lake Shortcut
- Belle Lake Trout
- Lake Bradley
- Lac au Lard
- Lake Vermilion: At this point, the Jeannotte River makes a sharp turn (90 degrees) and heads east towards the Batiscan River.
The last 9.5 km (5.9 mi) of the river are inside the Portneuf Wildlife Reserve. Most of the upper part of the river is easy to travel by boat. However, the last four kilometers have some rapids that can be more challenging for boating. The Jeannotte River finally joins the Batiscan River about 1 km (0.62 mi) downstream from a small island called Ile aux merisiers.
Main Rivers Joining the Jeannotte
Smaller rivers and streams that flow into the Jeannotte River are called tributaries. These are important because they add water to the main river.
Here are the main tributaries of the Jeannotte River, starting from where it begins:
Tributaries on the Right Side
- Water flowing from Lake Shiragoo
- Water flowing from Lake Orleans
- Vermillion River
- Water flowing from the Beautiful Trout Lake
- Bacon Creek Lake
Tributaries on the Left Side
- Water flowing from Lake Zoe
- Water flowing from Lake Dorval
- Water flowing from Lake Shortcut
- River of Kidneys
How the Jeannotte River Got Its Name
The Jeannotte River is named after an Indigenous hunter named Edward Jeannotte. He was from a place called Batiscan. In 1828, Edward Jeannotte helped a surveyor named Joseph Bouchette (junior) explore the lands of Upper Mauricie, and they visited Lake Edward together.
The name "Jeannotte River" was officially recorded by the Commission de toponymie du Québec (Quebec's Geographical Names Board) on December 5, 1968.
