Kekek River facts for kids
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Watershed of Nottaway River
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Abitibi-Témiscamingue |
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| Main source | Unidentified Lake Senneterre, La Vallée-de-l'Or Regional County Municipality (RCM), Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec 547 m (1,795 ft) 48°00′45″N 75°43′41″W / 48.01250°N 75.72806°W |
| River mouth | Mégiscane River Senneterre, La Vallée-de-l'Or Regional County Municipality, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec 390 m (1,280 ft) 48°24′49″N 75°47′26″W / 48.41361°N 75.79056°W |
| Length | 69.4 km (43.1 mi) |
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The Kekek River is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Mégiscane River. The Kekek River is located in the Senneterre area. This area is part of the La Vallée-de-l'Or Regional County Municipality.
The river flows through a large forest. The main activities here are forestry and tourism. The river usually freezes from mid-December to mid-April.
River's Journey
The Kekek River starts from an unnamed lake. This lake is surrounded by mountains. The highest mountain top nearby is 556 metres (1,824 ft) tall.
The river's source lake is located:
- East of the area where the Chochocouane River begins.
- North-west of where the Gordon River (Chochocouane River) starts.
- West of the Esperey River area.
The Kekek River flows for about 69.4 kilometres (43.1 mi). It generally flows north and northeast. Along its path, it passes through several small lakes. It also crosses the Canadian National Railway line.
The main rivers and lakes near the Kekek River are:
- To the North: Mégiscane River.
- To the East: Hudson Creek and Suzie River.
- To the South: Esperey River and Festubert River.
- To the West: Trévet River and Chochocouane River.
The Kekek River eventually joins the Mégiscane River. The Mégiscane River then flows west. It empties into Parent Lake (Abitibi). Parent Lake then flows into the Bell River. The Bell River is a tributary of Lake Matagami. Finally, Lake Matagami empties into the Nottaway River, which flows into James Bay.
What's in a Name?
The name "Kekek" comes from the Algonquin language. It sounds a bit like "Quebec." The word "Kekek" means "Sparrowhawk" in Algonquin. The word "sipi" means "river."
The name "Kekek River" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which names places in Quebec.
