Perdrix River (Eeyou Istchee Baie-James) facts for kids
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Nord-du-Québec |
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| Main source | Lake Perdrix Rivière-Ojima, Quebec, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Abitibi-Ouest, Quebec 313 m (1,027 ft) 48°58′33″N 78°40′09″W / 48.97583°N 78.66917°W |
| River mouth | Wawagosic River Eeyou Istchee Baie-James (municipality), Nord-du-Québec, Quebec 267 m (876 ft) 49°20′44″N 78°50′41″W / 49.34556°N 78.84472°W |
| Length | 88.5 km (55.0 mi) |
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The Perdrix River is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Wawagosic River. This river runs through two main areas:
- Rivière-Ojima, Quebec (an unorganized territory)
- Eeyou Istchee Baie-James
The river's path goes through the Disson, Vanier, and Lavergne areas. The main activity here is forestry, which means cutting down trees for wood. Outdoor fun like tourism is also important. Some small forest roads help people get around the area.
Usually, the river freezes over from late November to late April. It's generally safe to walk or travel on the ice from early December to mid-April.
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Where the Perdrix River Flows
The Perdrix River is surrounded by other rivers and lakes. These are called its "hydrographic slopes," which means the land areas that drain water into the river.
- North side: The Wawagosic River, Turgeon River, Mistaouac River, and Mistaouac Lake.
- East side: The Tangente River, Wawagosic Lake, and Harricana River.
- South side: The Trudelle River, Authier River, and Macamic River.
- West side: The Menard River, Deloge Creek, and Boivin River.
The River's Beginning
The Perdrix River starts at Lake Perdrix. This lake is about 1.3 kilometres (0.81 mi) long and sits at an altitude of 313 metres (1,027 ft). It's located in the northern part of Rivière-Ojima, Quebec.
The source of the river is:
- About 5.3 kilometres (3.3 mi) southwest of Mount Disson, which is 358 metres (1,175 ft) high.
- About 41.7 kilometres (25.9 mi) southeast of where the Perdrix River joins the Wawagosic River.
- About 62.1 kilometres (38.6 mi) east of the border between Ontario and Quebec.
The River's Journey
From its start, the Perdrix River flows for about 88.5 kilometres (55.0 mi) through a forest area.
Upper Part of the River
This first part of the river is about 49.5 kilometres (30.8 mi) long.
- It flows 3.1 kilometres (1.9 mi) northeast towards the boundary of Eeyou Istchee James Bay.
- Then, it goes 11.3 kilometres (7.0 mi) north and west, meeting a small stream.
- It winds 4.7 kilometres (2.9 mi) north to Kaomakomiskiwag Creek.
- Next, it flows 7.6 kilometres (4.7 mi) east and northeast, meeting another Kaomakomiskiwag Creek.
- It then winds 7.9 kilometres (4.9 mi) northwest, making a bend.
- For 5.0 kilometres (3.1 mi), it forms large curves, passing south of a lake, until it reaches Makamiko Creek.
- Finally, it flows 9.9 kilometres (6.2 mi) northwest, then north, picking up Kanyokisinowi Creek, and winding to where it meets the Trudelle River.
Lower Part of the River
This second part of the river is about 39.0 kilometres (24.2 mi) long.
- It flows 8.4 kilometres (5.2 mi) north, winding until it reaches Lawrence stream.
- Then, it goes 13.0 kilometres (8.1 mi) north through the Manadizi Rapids and Kaackakojimog Rapids, reaching Blais Creek.
- The river continues to wind 17.6 kilometres (10.9 mi) north until it reaches its end.
Where the River Ends
The Perdrix River flows into the southwest side of the Wawagosic River. This meeting point is in a forest area.
It is located:
- About 71.2 kilometres (44.2 mi) southeast of where the Wawagosic River joins the Turgeon River.
- About 49.1 kilometres (30.5 mi) east of the Ontario-Quebec border.
- About 39.2 kilometres (24.4 mi) southwest of the center of Joutel, Quebec.
What's in a Name?
The name "Perdrix River" comes from the French word "Perdrix," which means "partridge" in English. This name was written down in the "Dictionary of Rivers and Lakes of the Province of Quebec" in 1925.
Partridges are a type of bird. There are different kinds of partridges, like the ruffed grouse, which is common in Quebec's forests. There are also spruce grouse and white partridges (like willow ptarmigan). Another kind, the gray partridge, came from Europe and lives in some parts of Quebec.
The name "Perdrix River" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968, when the Commission de toponymie du Québec (Quebec's place name commission) was created.
