North Mékinac River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Little Mékinac North River |
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| Country | Canada |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Grandes-Piles 302 m (991 ft) 46°44′07″N 72°36′38″W / 46.73528°N 72.61056°W |
| River mouth | Rivière des Envies at Saint-Tite 131 m (430 ft) |
| Length | 28 km (17 mi) |
The Little Mékinac North River is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows from north to south through three towns: Sainte-Thècle, Grandes-Piles, and Saint-Tite. This river is part of the beautiful Mauricie region.
River's Journey
The Little Mékinac North River is about 28 kilometers (17 miles) long. It can be thought of as having two main parts:
- The first part starts in Sainte-Thècle. Here, the river flows through a small mountain valley. It continues until it reaches the northern edge of Lake Roberge (Grandes-Piles).
- The second part begins at the end of Lake Roberge (Grandes-Piles). From there, the river flows all the way to the Rivière des Envies in Saint-Tite.
Northern Section of the River
The northern part of the river is about 19 kilometers (12 miles) long. It begins at a place called "3rd Lake Champlain" in Sainte-Thècle. The water then flows south through "2nd Lake Champlain" and "1st Lake Champlain."
As the river continues south, it passes through several other lakes. These include Cobb-Dorval Lake, Pelard Lake, "à Pierre" Lake, and the small Dorval Lake. The small Dorval Lake is about 3 kilometers (1.9 miles) from Lake Roberge (Grandes-Piles).
The river also collects water from other smaller streams. South of Cobb-Dorval Lake, it gets water from lakes Embryo, "du canard," and Button. Near Nicolas Lake, the river receives water from Lake Fontaine (Grandes-Piles) on its east side. Finally, this northern section flows into a small lake just northwest of Lake Roberge (Grandes-Piles). This small lake also gets water from a "second Lake Roberge."
Southern Section of the River
Lake Roberge (Grandes-Piles) is a long, narrow lake, about 3.4 kilometers (2.1 miles) long. It is located in Grandes-Piles, nestled between two mountain ranges.
From the southern end of Lake Roberge (Grandes-Piles), the Little Mékinac North River flows southeast for about 6.1 kilometers (3.8 miles). This part of the river is mostly straight, with a few gentle curves. It flows through mountains and forests.
When the river reaches the border between Grandes-Piles and Saint-Tite, it becomes very winding. Here, it flows through farmlands in areas known as "North Mekinac River Row" and "North Rivière des Envies Row."
Before it joins the Rivière des Envies in Saint-Tite, the Little Mékinac North River receives water from another river. This is the "river Mekinac South," which people often call the "little river south Mekinac."
River's Name
The name "Little Mékinac North River" was officially recorded on December 5, 1968. This was done by the "Bank of place names" of the Commission de toponymie du Québec.
