Petite rivière Jean-Boivin facts for kids

The Petite rivière Jean-Boivin is a small freshwater river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Jean-Boivin River. This river is located in a wild area called Lac-Ministuk. The upper part of the river flows through the beautiful Laurentides Wildlife Reserve.

The valley where the Petite rivière Jean-Boivin flows is found between two main roads: Route 175 and Route 169. Other smaller forest roads are also in the area. These roads are used for logging and for fun outdoor activities like hiking or fishing.

Logging is the main activity in this area. Tourism and outdoor fun come in second. The river usually freezes over from late November to early April. However, it's generally safe to walk or play on the ice from mid-December to the end of March.

River's Path and Surroundings

The Petite rivière Jean-Boivin is surrounded by other important water areas. Here are some of its neighbors:

• North side: The Jean-Boivin River, Cyriac River, McDonald Lake, and Kenogami Lake.
• East side: The Jean-Boivin River, Cyriac River, and Normand River.
• South side: The Petite rivière Pikauba and Pikauba River.
• West side: The Pikauba River.

The Petite rivière Jean-Boivin starts from a small, unnamed lake. This lake is about 0.4 kilometers (0.25 miles) long and sits at an altitude of 370 meters (1,214 feet).

The northern end of this starting lake is located:

• 2.2 kilometers (1.4 miles) west of the Jean-Boivin River.
• 2.7 kilometers (1.7 miles) northeast of a bend in the Petite rivière Pikauba.
• 10.7 kilometers (6.6 miles) south of Kenogami Lake.
• 11.3 kilometers (7.0 miles) southwest of Route 175.
• 3.5 kilometers (2.2 miles) southwest of where the Petite rivière Jean-Boivin joins the Jean-Boivin River.

From its starting lake, the Petite rivière Jean-Boivin flows for about 3.9 kilometers (2.4 miles). It flows entirely through a forest area. The river drops about 41 meters (135 feet) from its source to its mouth.

Here's how the river flows:

• For 1.7 kilometers (1.1 miles), it flows northeast, then turns more northeast. Here, a small stream joins it from the southeast.
• For 0.5 kilometers (0.3 miles), it flows north, making a curve to the east. Another stream joins it from the northwest.
• For the final 1.7 kilometers (1.1 miles), it flows northeast, then curves east until it reaches its end.

Where the River Ends

The Petite rivière Jean-Boivin flows into the west bank of the Jean-Boivin River. This meeting point is located:

• 5.2 kilometers (3.2 miles) southeast of where the Jean-Boivin River and the Cyriac River meet.
• 8.2 kilometers (5.1 miles) west of Route 175.
• 8.8 kilometers (5.5 miles) southwest of Simoncouche Lake.
• 9.1 kilometers (5.7 miles) northeast of where the Pikauba River and the Petite rivière Pikauba meet.
• 9.7 kilometers (6.0 miles) southeast of where the Cyriac River and Kenogami Lake meet.
• 14.7 kilometers (9.1 miles) southwest of the barrage de Portage-des-Roches (Portage-des-Roches dam).
• 31.3 kilometers (19.4 miles) southwest of where the Chicoutimi River and the Saguenay River meet.

After joining the Jean-Boivin River, the water continues its journey. It flows 6.3 kilometers (3.9 miles) northeast along the Jean-Boivin River. Then, it travels 5.6 kilometers (3.5 miles) north along the Cyriac River. Next, it crosses Kenogami Lake for 6.3 kilometers (3.9 miles) northeast to the Portage-des-Roches dam.

From there, the water follows the Chicoutimi River for 26.2 kilometers (16.3 miles) east, then northeast. Finally, it flows along the Saguenay River for 114.6 kilometers (71.2 miles) east to Tadoussac. At Tadoussac, it joins the large Saint Lawrence estuary.

River's Name History

The name "Petite rivière Jean-Boivin" was officially recognized on June 1, 1971. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the organization in charge of place names in Quebec.