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Métascouac River
Country Canada
Province Quebec
Region Capitale-Nationale
Regional County Municipality La Côte-de-Beaupré Regional County Municipality, La Jacques-Cartier Regional County Municipality
Unorganized territory Lac-Jacques-Cartier Lac-Croche
Physical characteristics
Main source Lac Goulet
Lac-Jacques-Cartier
471 m (1,545 ft)
47°46′22″N 71°49′45″W / 47.77284°N 71.82907°W / 47.77284; -71.82907
River mouth Petit lac Métascouac (going to Métabetchouane River)
Lac-Croche
439 m (1,440 ft)
47°40′29″N 71°50′18″W / 47.67472°N 71.83833°W / 47.67472; -71.83833
Length 17.4 km (10.8 mi)
Basin features
Tributaries
  • Left:
    (upward from the mouth) Métascouac South River, ruisseau Canuck, discharge of lac Blanchette.
  • Right:
    (upward from the mouth) Discharge of lac Dejeté, unidentified stream, discharge of lakes des Néréides, Thétis, Goizel, Berthiaume and Métascouac.

The Métascouac River is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Métabetchouane River through Petit lac Métascouac. This river is found in the central part of the Laurentides Wildlife Reserve. It flows through the Capitale-Nationale region.

The river's path goes through two areas:

  • Lac-Jacques-Cartier
  • Lac-Croche

The main activity in this river valley is forestry, which means cutting down trees. Recreational tourism, like visiting for fun, is also important. The Métascouac River usually freezes over from late November to early April. It's generally safe to walk on the ice from mid-December to late March.

Where is the Métascouac River?

The Métascouac River is surrounded by other important water bodies. Knowing these helps us understand its location.

Neighboring Waterways

River's Starting Point

The Métascouac River begins at Lac Goulet. This lake is shaped like a "Y" and is about 2.0 kilometres (1.2 mi) long. It sits at an elevation of 471 metres (1,545 ft). Several smaller lakes feed into Lac Goulet. These include Ocre, Linaigrettes, Chaillot, de la Marge, and Affatt lakes.

The River's Journey

The Métascouac River flows for about 17.4 kilometres (10.8 mi). During its journey, it drops about 32 metres (105 ft) in elevation.

Flowing South and East

  • The river first flows south-east for 0.9 kilometres (0.56 mi). It passes the outlet from Lac Blanchette.
  • Then, it turns south for 4.2 kilometres (2.6 mi). Here, it flows through a deep valley. It receives water from lakes like Néréides, Thétis, Goizel, Berthiaume, and Métascouac.
  • Next, it goes south-east for 4.5 kilometres (2.8 mi). It crosses Lake Montreuil for about 0.8 kilometres (0.50 mi). Canuck brook joins the river from the north.
  • The river continues south-east for 2.9 kilometres (1.8 mi). It winds through a marshy area. The Métascouac South River then flows into it from the east.
  • Finally, the river flows south for 4.9 kilometres (3.0 mi). It passes through more marshy areas and forms curves. It also crosses Lake Ouellette for 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) before reaching its end.

Journey to the Ocean

After the Métascouac River ends, its water continues a long journey:

River's Name

The name "rivière Métascouac" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is a group that names places in Quebec.

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