kids encyclopedia robot

Lac Pivabiska facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Lac Pivabiska
Lac Pivabiska is located in Ontario
Lac Pivabiska
Lac Pivabiska
Location in Ontario
Location Cochrane District, Ontario
Coordinates 49°48′47″N 83°42′25″W / 49.81306°N 83.70694°W / 49.81306; -83.70694
Type Lake
Part of James Bay drainage basin
Primary inflows Valentine River, Pivabiska Narrows
Primary outflows Pivabiska River
Basin countries Canada
Max. length 6.8 kilometres (4.2 mi)
Max. width 4.2 kilometres (2.6 mi)
Surface elevation 235 metres (771 ft)
Settlements Marina Veilleux

Lac Pivabiska is a lake in Cochrane District in Northeastern Ontario, Canada. It is in the James Bay drainage basin and is the source of the Pivabiska River. It is officially known by the French name only.

The primary inflows are the Valentine River, arriving from Wolverine Lake, at the west; and the Pivabiska Narrows, arriving from Lac Ste. Thérèse, at the east. The primary outflow, at the northeast, is the Pivabiska River, which flows via the Missinaibi River and the Moose River to James Bay.

Tributaries

  • Pivabiska Narrows
  • Valentine River
kids search engine
Lac Pivabiska Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.