Métascouac River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Métascouac River |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| Length | 17.4 km (10.8 mi) |
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| Tributaries |
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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.
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Where is the Métascouac River?
The Métascouac River is surrounded by other important water bodies. Knowing these helps us understand its location.
Neighboring Waterways
- North: Métascouac Lake and Berthiaume Lake. Also, Lac aux Écorces and Rivière aux Écorces.
- East: Canuck stream, rivière aux Écorces North-East, and Métascouac South River.
- South: Petit lac Métascouac, Métabetchouane River, Métabetchouane East River, and Rivière de la Place.
- West: Métabetchouane River and Saint-Henri Lake.
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:
- It flows south for 3.8 kilometres (2.4 mi) through Petit lac Métascouac.
- Then, it travels north for 83.9 kilometres (52.1 mi) along the Métabetchouane River to lac Saint-Jean.
- The water crosses lac Saint-Jean for 22.8 kilometres (14.2 mi) towards the north-east.
- Finally, it flows for 172.3 kilometres (107.1 mi) east along the Saguenay River. It reaches Tadoussac, where it joins the Saint Lawrence estuary and eventually the Atlantic Ocean.
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.
