Péribonka East River facts for kids

The Péribonka East River is a river in Quebec, Canada. It's like a smaller stream that flows into a bigger river called the Peribonka River. This river flows through two main areas:

• The Nord-du-Québec region, specifically the Eeyou Istchee Baie-James municipality.
• The Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region, in the northern part of Le Fjord-du-Saguenay Regional County Municipality.

The main activity around the river is forestry, which means cutting down trees for wood. Because the area is quite far away and doesn't have many roads, not many people visit for fun activities like tourism.

The river's surface usually freezes over from late November to early April. However, it's generally safe to walk or travel on the ice from mid-December to the end of March.

River's Path and Surroundings

The Péribonka East River is surrounded by other rivers and lakes. Here are some of the important ones nearby:

• North: The Peribonka River, Pluto Lake, Pollet Lake, and Fromont Lake.
• East: The Carignan River, Deux Décharges Lake, Cran Cassé Lake, Cran Cassé River, and Savane River.
• South: The Épervanche River, Courtois Lake, Courtois River, Savane River, and the Peribonka River.
• West: The Peribonka River, Indicator Lake, Témiscamie River, and Témiscamie East River.

Where the River Starts

The Péribonka East River begins at a lake called Agoseris Lake. This lake is about 4.3 km (2.7 mi) long and sits at a high point of 787 m (2,582 ft) above sea level. It's located in the Eeyou Istchee Baie-James municipality.

From its starting point, the river flows for about 54.8 km (34.1 mi). As it travels, it drops about 217 m (712 ft) in elevation. The entire journey of the river is through a forest area.

Here's how the river flows:

• It travels 20.1 km (12.5 mi) towards the southeast until it reaches the northeast shore of Kerverso Lake.
• Then, it continues for 13.2 km (8.2 mi) towards the southeast, where it meets the Carignan River.
• It flows 3.3 km (2.1 mi) south, picking up water from another small stream.
• Next, it goes 10.6 km (6.6 mi) towards the southeast, collecting water from four more streams.
• Finally, it flows 7.6 km (4.7 mi) southeast until it reaches its end.

Where the River Ends

The Péribonka East River flows into the eastern side of the Peribonka River. This meeting point is located:

• 10.1 km (6.3 mi) north of where the Épervanche River joins.
• 15.7 km (9.8 mi) northwest of Courtois Lake.
• 38.7 km (24.0 mi) northeast of Indicator Lake, which is crossed by the Témiscamie River.
• 116.6 km (72.5 mi) northwest of Manouane Lake.
• 79.2 km (49.2 mi) north of where the Savane River joins.
• 126.9 km (78.9 mi) northwest of the mouth of Onistagane Lake, which is also part of the Péribonka River.
• 216 km (134 mi) northwest of Péribonka Lake.
• 349 km (217 mi) north of where the main Péribonka River flows into lac Saint-Jean.

After the Péribonka East River joins the Péribonka River, the water continues its long journey:

• It flows down the Péribonka River for 602.7 km (374.5 mi) to the south.
• Then, it crosses Lac Saint-Jean for 29.3 km (18.2 mi) towards the east.
• Finally, it follows the Saguenay River for 155 km (96 mi) towards the east, eventually joining the mighty Saint Lawrence River near Tadoussac.

What's in a Name?

The name "Péribonka" comes from the Montagnais language, spoken by some Indigenous peoples. The word "pelipaukau" means "river digging in the sand, where the sand moves." This gives us a picture of how the river might have looked to the first people who named it.

The official name "Rivière Péribonka Est" was formally recognized on December 18, 1986, by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like a special committee that names places in Quebec.