Ma Tante River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ma Tante River |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Côte-Nord |
| MRC | Manicouagan Regional County Municipality |
| Unorganized territory and municipality | Rivière-aux-Outardes, Franquelin |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Ma Tante Lake Franquelin 197 m (646 ft) 49°24′51″N 67°48′19″W / 49.41417°N 67.80528°W |
| River mouth | Rivière aux Anglais Franquelin 151 m (495 ft) 49°23′42″N 67°50′17″W / 49.39500°N 67.83806°W |
| Length | 5.4 km (3.4 mi) |
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| Tributaries |
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The Ma Tante River is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Franquelin River. This river is located in the Manicouagan Regional County Municipality, which is part of the Côte-Nord region.
The main activity in the valley around the river is forestry, which means cutting down trees. People also enjoy recreational tourism here, like visiting for fun activities.
During winter, the river usually freezes over. This happens from early November until the end of April. However, it's generally safe to walk on the ice from late November to early April.
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Where Does the Ma Tante River Flow?
The Ma Tante River starts from a lake called "Ma Tante Lake." This lake is about 1.5 kilometers (0.9 miles) long and sits at an altitude of 197 meters (646 feet). The lake is located in the area of Franquelin.
The river flows for about 5.4 kilometers (3.4 miles) through a forest. As it flows, the land drops by 46 meters (151 feet).
River's Journey
- First, the river flows east for about 0.6 kilometers (0.4 miles). It goes through a small lake and collects water from other lakes, including Lac à Duncan. Then, it turns south.
- Next, it flows south for about 1.9 kilometers (1.2 miles) through a valley. It picks up water from three more lakes, including Lac Gauthier.
- Finally, it flows west for about 2.5 kilometers (1.6 miles). It crosses a marshy area and a small lake before reaching its end.
Where the River Ends
The Ma Tante River flows into the Franquelin River. This meeting point is on the east bank of the Franquelin River.
This spot is located:
- About 12.2 kilometers (7.6 miles) north of where the Franquelin River meets the big Saint Lawrence River.
- About 19.4 kilometers (12.1 miles) west of the village of Godbout.
- About 37.9 kilometers (23.5 miles) northeast of downtown Baie-Comeau.
After the Ma Tante River joins the Franquelin River, the water continues to flow for another 24.8 kilometers (15.4 miles) until it reaches the north shore of the estuary of Saint Lawrence.
Why Is It Called Ma Tante River?
The name "Ma Tante River" (which means "My Aunt River" in French) is connected to another nearby river called "Mon Oncle River" (meaning "My Uncle River"). These names were given to honor Raymond Côté's uncle, who was a forest worker in the area.
The name "Ma Tante River" first appeared on a map made by the Ontario Paper Company in 1933. The official name "Ma Tante river" was recognized on August 2, 1974, by the Place Names Bank of the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like a special committee that names places in Quebec.
