Rivière aux Écorces North-East facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rivière aux Écorces North-East |
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| Native name | Ruisseau Tremblay |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Capitale-Nationale |
| Regional County Municipality | La Côte-de-Beaupré Regional County Municipality |
| Unorganized territory | Lac-Jacques-Cartier |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Petit lac Vézina Lac-Jacques-Cartier 857 m (2,812 ft) 47°43′21″N 71°19′24″W / 47.72245°N 71.32321°W |
| River mouth | Rivière aux Écorces Lac-Jacques-Cartier 477 m (1,565 ft) 47°47′35″N 71°42′33″W / 47.79306°N 71.70917°W |
| Length | 54.3 km (33.7 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Tributaries |
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The Rivière aux Écorces North-East is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Rivière aux Écorces. This river is located in the Laurentides Wildlife Reserve. This area is part of the Capitale-Nationale region.
The river valley is reached by a forest road called R0261. This road follows the main Rivière aux Écorces and then the Rivière aux Écorces North-East. Other smaller forest roads are also in the area. These roads are mainly used for logging and outdoor activities.
Logging is the main business in this valley. Tourism and recreation are also important.
The river usually freezes over from early December to late March. It's generally safe to walk or travel on the ice from mid-December to mid-March.
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Geography
The Rivière aux Écorces North-East is surrounded by other rivers and lakes.
Nearby Rivers and Lakes
- To the north: Rivière aux Écorces, Trompeuse River, Cloutier stream, Fortin stream, Rivière aux Canots, Portage stream, Madeleine stream.
- To the east: Pikauba River, Pikauba Lake, Talbot Lake, Black stream.
- To the south: rivière aux Écorces du Milieu, Frenette Lake, Saint-Georges Lake, Germain Lake, Jacqueline Lake.
- To the west: Rivière aux Écorces, Corneillier Lake, Métascouac Lake.
River's Source
The Rivière aux Écorces North-East starts at a small lake called Petit lac Vézina. This lake is about 0.6 kilometers long and sits high up at 857 meters (2,812 feet) above sea level. It is located within the Laurentides Wildlife Reserve.
The source of the river is:
- 2.4 km (1.5 mi) north of Honorine Lake.
- 2.6 km (1.6 mi) east of Jacqueline Lake.
- 8.5 km (5.3 mi) south-west of Route 175.
- 12.6 km (7.8 mi) north-west of Jacques-Cartier Lake.
- 30.1 km (18.7 mi) east of where the Rivière aux Écorces North-East joins the main Rivière aux Écorces.
River's Journey
From Petit lac Vézina, the Rivière aux Écorces North-East flows for 54.3 kilometers (33.7 miles). It drops 380 meters (1,247 feet) in height along its path. The entire journey is through a forest area.
Upper Course
The first part of the river's journey is about 23.5 kilometers (14.6 miles) long.
- It flows northwest, passing through Lake Vézina.
- Then it turns northeast, winding its way until it meets the water from Jacqueline Lake.
- It flows west, then curves north, meeting the water from Lac aux Loups.
- It continues northwest, going over rapids, until it reaches Madeleine stream.
- The river then flows southwest, crossing more rapids, to Delphis stream.
- Finally, it heads northwest, making a few loops, until it meets Portage stream.
Middle Course
The middle part of the river is about 17.7 kilometers (11.0 miles) long.
- It flows south between two mountains, reaching Joyal stream.
- It turns northwest, then west, making a bend.
- It flows southwest, collecting water from Lac Gineau and Martel stream, until it meets the water from Lac Duchâtelets.
- It continues southwest, collecting water from lakes like Charland, Joibert, Maher, and Dupin.
- It flows south, curving west, and picks up water from Paul-Eugène lake and Kane brook. It also crosses Lake Rancourt, which is fed by lakes Saint-Georges and Sayer.
Lower Course
The last part of the river is about 13.1 kilometers (8.1 miles) long.
- It flows southwest through a deep valley, making a big curve around a mountain. It also goes over several rapids.
- Finally, it flows northwest, crossing more rapids, until it reaches its mouth.
Where the River Ends
The Rivière aux Écorces North-East joins the main Rivière aux Écorces on its northeast bank. This meeting point is located:
- 9.2 km (5.7 mi) east of Métascouac Lake.
- 8.6 km (5.3 mi) south-east of Lac aux Écorces.
- 9.4 km (5.8 mi) north-west of the mouth of the rivière aux Écorces du Milieu.
From this point, the water flows:
- Along the Rivière aux Écorces for 83.6 km (52.0 mi) north.
- Then along the Pikauba River for 10.6 km (6.6 mi) north.
- It crosses Kenogami Lake for 17.6 km (10.9 mi) northeast.
- Then it follows the Chicoutimi River for 26.2 km (16.3 mi) east and northeast.
- Finally, it flows along the Saguenay River for 114.6 km (71.2 mi) east to Tadoussac. Here, it joins the Saint Lawrence estuary, which leads to the Atlantic Ocean.
Toponymy
The word "toponymy" means the study of place names. The name "Rivière aux Écorces Nord-Est" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968, by the Commission de toponymie du Québec.
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