Nicobi River facts for kids
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Watershed of Nottaway River
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Eeyou Istchee Baie-James (municipality) |
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| Main source | Nicobi Lake Eeyou Istchee Baie-James (municipality), Nord-du-Québec, Quebec 336 m (1,102 ft) 48°40′39″N 76°24′21″W / 48.67750°N 76.40583°W |
| River mouth | Lichen Lake (crossed by Opawica River) Eeyou Istchee Baie-James (municipality), Nord-du-Québec, Quebec 301 m (988 ft) 49°27′22″N 75°56′00″W / 49.45611°N 75.93333°W |
| Length | 9.9 km (6.2 mi) |
The Nicobi River is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into Lichen Lake, which is part of the larger Opawica River system. This river is located in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay area in northern Quebec.
The Nicobi River is usually frozen from early December until late April. The main activity in this area is forestry, which means cutting down trees. Tourism, like outdoor adventures, is also popular.
You can find forest roads R1015 and R1051 near the south side of the Nicobi River. On the north side, there's Road 113, which connects the towns of Lebel-sur-Quévillon and Chibougamau.
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River's Path and Surroundings
The Nicobi River starts at Nicobi Lake in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay area. Nicobi Lake is about 18.1 kilometers (11.2 miles) long. It gets most of its water from the Wetetnagami River to the south.
The Nicobi River flows north. Along its way, it passes through some marshy areas and has several fast-flowing sections called rapids.
Where the Water Goes
The Nicobi River eventually flows into the southeastern part of Lichen Lake. The Opawica River then flows through Lichen Lake.
The Opawica River continues west, passing through Lake Waswanipi, Goéland Lake, and Olga Lake. It then enters Lake Matagami, which eventually flows into the Nottaway River. The Nottaway River finally empties into Rupert Bay, which is part of James Bay.
Nearby Places
The Nicobi River meets the Opawica River at a specific spot. This spot is:
- 15.5 kilometers (9.6 miles) southeast of Road 113.
- 29.5 kilometers (18.3 miles) east of Lake Waswanipi.
- 129 kilometers (80 miles) east of downtown Matagami.
- 89.9 kilometers (55.9 miles) northeast of the village of Lebel-sur-Quévillon.
- 114.9 kilometers (71.4 miles) northwest of the village of Obedjiwan (an Indigenous community).
History of the Nicobi River
Long ago, different Indigenous groups lived in this area, including the Attikamek, the Algonquin, and the Cree peoples. They lived here at different times throughout history.
The name "Nicobi" was shown on a map from 1950. In the Innu language, "Nicobi" (like "Nicabau" or "nekupau") might mean "with hay-covered earth points" or "wooded alders."
The official name "Nicobi River" was formally recognized on December 5, 1968, by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the organization in charge of place names in Quebec.
