Normand River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Normand River |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean |
| Regional County Municipality | Le Fjord-du-Saguenay Regional County Municipality |
| Unorganized territory and a city | Lac-Ministuk |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Lac Prud’homme Lac-Ministuk 720 units? 48°02′37″N 71°15′43″E / 48.04351°N 71.26195°E |
| River mouth | Cyriac River Lac-Ministuk 480 m (1,570 ft) 48°05′50″N 71°14′53″E / 48.09722°N 71.24805°E |
| Length | 8.4 km (5.2 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Saguenay River |
The Normand River is a freshwater river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Cyriac River. This area is part of the Laurentides Wildlife Reserve.
The Normand River is located in a special area called Lac-Ministuk. This place is an "unorganized territory," meaning it doesn't have a local government like a city. It's managed by a larger region called Le Fjord-du-Saguenay Regional County Municipality.
You can reach the Normand River by using Route 175. There are also other smaller forest roads. These roads are used for logging and for people who want to enjoy nature.
The main jobs in this area are related to forestry, which means cutting down trees. After that, tourism is the next most important activity.
During winter, the Normand River usually freezes over. This happens from late November to early April. It's generally safe to walk or travel on the ice from mid-December to late March.
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River's Journey and Location
The Normand River starts from Normand Lake. This lake is about 0.9 km (0.56 mi) long and sits at an altitude of 602 m (1,975 ft).
The river then flows generally northeast for about 13.0 km (8.1 mi). As it flows, it drops about 252 m (827 ft) in height. The entire journey of the river is through a forest.
Where the River Flows
The Normand River flows into the Cyriac River. This meeting point is located:
- About 1.7 km (1.1 mi) southwest of Route 175.
- About 11.7 km (7.3 mi) southeast of where the Cyriac River meets Kenogami Lake.
From the Cyriac River, the water continues its journey:
- It flows north along the Cyriac River for 17.1 km (10.6 mi).
- Then, it crosses Kenogami Lake for 6.3 km (3.9 mi).
- After that, it follows the Chicoutimi River for 26.2 km (16.3 mi).
- Finally, it joins the Saguenay River for 114.6 km (71.2 mi) until it reaches Tadoussac. At Tadoussac, the Saguenay River flows into the Saint Lawrence Estuary.
Nearby Rivers and Lakes
The Normand River is surrounded by many other rivers and lakes. These are called its "watersheds."
- To the north: Cyriac River, Simoncouche Lake, Simoncouche River, Kenogami Lake, and the Saguenay River.
- To the east: Cyriac River, Lac des Îlets, Grimard lake, Cyriac lake, Lecompte lake, and the Rivière du Moulin.
- To the south: Chavary lake, Ministuk lake, Petite rivière Pikauba, Lévesque lake, and Yvette lake.
- To the west: Hector stream, Richelieu lake, Petite rivière Pikauba, Minustuk lake, Cyriac lake, and the Pikauba River.
River's Name
The name "Normand river" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like a special committee that names places in Quebec.
Related Places
- Le Fjord-du-Saguenay Regional County Municipality
- Lac-Ministuk, an unorganized territory
- Laurentides Wildlife Reserve
- Cyriac River
- Kenogami Lake
- Chicoutimi River
- Saguenay River
- St. Lawrence River
- List of rivers of Quebec
