Porc-Épic River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rivière Porc-Épic |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Capitale-Nationale |
| Regional County Municipality | Charlevoix Regional County Municipality |
| Unorganized territory | Lac-Pikauba, Quebec |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Lac de la Hache Lac-Pikauba 839 m (2,753 ft) 47°50′25″N 70°43′29″W / 47.84017°N 70.7248°W |
| River mouth | Malbaie River Lac-Pikauba 712 m (2,336 ft) 47°53′44″N 70°44′19″E / 47.89555°N 70.73861°E |
| Length | 9.2 km (5.7 mi) |
| Basin features | |
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The Porc-Épic River is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Malbaie River. The river is located in an area called Lac-Pikauba. This area is part of the Charlevoix Regional County Municipality.
Most of the Porc-Épic River flows through the Zec des Martres territory. This is a special area for outdoor activities. A forest road runs along the river valley. This road is used for logging and for fun activities like hiking or fishing.
Logging, or forestry, is the main business here. Tourism and outdoor fun are also very important. The river usually freezes over in winter. It is safe to walk on the ice from mid-December to mid-March.
Where is the Porc-Épic River?
The Porc-Épic River is found in a beautiful part of Quebec. It flows between two large national parks. These are the Grands-Jardins National Park and Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie National Park. It is also located near Ha! Ha! Lake and Lac des Martres.
The river starts from a lake called Lac de la Hache. This lake is about 0.7 km (0.43 mi) long. The river then flows for about 9.2 km (5.7 mi). It goes through forests and mountains. Along its path, the river drops about 127 m (417 ft) in height.
The Porc-Épic River ends by joining the Malbaie River. This meeting point is called a confluence. It is located on the west side of the Malbaie River. From there, the water flows down the Malbaie River for about 91.1 km (56.6 mi). Finally, it reaches the big St. Lawrence River.
What's in a Name?
The name "Porc-Épic River" means "Porcupine River" in French. This name was first written down in a book in 1925. It was officially approved on July 3, 1963. The name became formal on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Quebec. This group is in charge of naming places in Quebec.
