Pémonca River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pémonca River |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean |
| Regional County Municipality | Le Domaine-du-Roy Regional County Municipality |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Lac à la Truite and Lake Crapaud Lac-Ashuapmushuan 272 m (892 ft) 48°45′59″N 72°48′17″W / 48.76639°N 72.80472°W |
| River mouth | Ashuapmushuan River La Doré 169 m (554 ft) 48°42′56″N 72°37′28″W / 48.71556°N 72.62444°W |
| Length | 15.8 km (9.8 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Ashuapmushuan River, Lac Saint-Jean, Saguenay River, Saint Lawrence River |
The Pémonca River is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Ashuapmushuan River. The river runs through the Lac-Ashuapmushuan area and the town of La Doré. Both are part of the Le Domaine-du-Roy Regional County Municipality. This region is in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean.
The Pémonca River valley is mostly served by local roads. These include the rang Saint-Eugène road (which is part of Route 167) and the Pémonca road. Forestry, which means working with forests, is the main business here.
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Where the Pémonca River Starts
The Pémonca River begins at a place called Trout Lake. This lake is about 2.6 km (1.6 mi) long. It sits at an elevation of 272 m (892 ft) above sea level. Trout Lake is connected to another lake called Lake du Crapaud. Lake du Crapaud is about 1.1 km (0.68 mi) long.
Trout Lake gets its water from several smaller lakes and streams. These include Lac Villard and the Rivière aux Trembles. Lake du Crapaud gets its water from lakes Donnery and Sécheras.
The start of the Pémonca River is in a forest area near La Doré.
- It is about 7.1 km (4.4 mi) southwest of the Pémonca hamlet.
- It is also about 12.8 km (8.0 mi) west of the village center of La Doré.
The River's Journey
The Pémonca River flows for about 15.8 km (9.8 mi). During its journey, the river drops about 103 m (338 ft) in elevation. The first part of the river flows through forest areas. The last part flows through farms and near villages.
Here's how the river flows:
- For the first 9.8 km (6.1 mi), it flows northeast. It picks up water from Lake Armiens and Lake Billy. It also passes the outlet from lakes Boran and Verville. This part of the river forms the southern edge of the Ashuapmushuan Wildlife Reserve.
- For the next 6.0 km (3.7 mi), it turns east. It crosses under the rang Saint-Eugène road (Route 167). It also goes under a railway bridge. The river forms many small streams in this section before reaching its end.
Where the Pémonca River Ends
The Pémonca River flows into the southwest side of the Ashuapmushuan River. It joins the Ashuapmushuan River across from Trembles Island. This island is about 1.3 km (0.81 mi) long.
This meeting point is:
- About 22.0 km (13.7 mi) northwest of downtown Saint-Félicien.
- About 30.8 km (19.1 mi) northwest of where the Ashuapmushuan River itself ends.
After the Pémonca River joins the Ashuapmushuan River, the water continues its long journey. It flows down the Ashuapmushuan River for about 37.6 km (23.4 mi). Then, it crosses Lac Saint-Jean for about 41.1 km (25.5 mi). Finally, it follows the Saguenay River for about 172.3 km (107.1 mi) east to Tadoussac. At Tadoussac, the water merges with the Saint Lawrence River estuary and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
What's in a Name?
The name "Pémonca" is used for the river, a small village, a lake, and some rapids in the same area. This name comes from the Innu people. In their language, "Pémonca" means "the river is bordered by sand."
An old dictionary from 1914, called "Dictionary of the rivers and lakes of the province of Quebec," mentions the name "Pemonka river." Long ago, the upper part of the Pémonca River was called "Trembles river." The Innu people also call this river "Mingouche."
