Rivière aux Montagnais facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rivière aux Montagnais |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Capitale-Nationale |
| Regional County Municipality | La Côte-de-Beaupré Regional County Municipality |
| Municipalities | Lac-Jacques-Cartier |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Starr Lake Lac-Jacques-Cartier 499 m (1,637 ft) 47°51′59″N 71°54′26″E / 47.86651°N 71.90729°E |
| River mouth | Moncouche River Lac-Jacques-Cartier 400 m (1,300 ft) 47°56′26″N 71°58′22″E / 47.94056°N 71.97278°E |
| Length | 27.4 km (17.0 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Tributaries |
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The Rivière aux Montagnais is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Moncouche River. This river is located in the Laurentides Wildlife Reserve, near Lac-Jacques-Cartier. It's part of the Capitale-Nationale region.
People mostly use the land around the river for cutting down trees (forestry). Tourism, like visiting for fun, is also important.
The river usually freezes over from late November to early April. It's generally safe to walk or play on the ice from mid-December to late March.
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Journey of the Montagnais River
The Rivière aux Montagnais starts at a lake called Lac Magny. This lake is about 0.6 kilometres (0.37 mi) long and sits at an altitude of 499 metres (1,637 ft). From there, the river flows for about 27.4 kilometres (17.0 mi), dropping 99 metres (325 ft) in height along the way.
Where the River Begins
The first part of the river's journey is about 6.7 kilometres (4.2 mi) long:
- It flows south for 0.5 kilometres (0.31 mi) to Lac aux Cailloux.
- Then, it crosses Lac aux Cailloux for 0.5 kilometres (0.31 mi). This lake is shaped a bit like a boot!
- Next, it goes southeast for 2.4 kilometres (1.5 mi) through a large marshy area to Lac aux Montagnais.
- Finally, it travels north and northwest for 3.3 kilometres (2.1 mi) across Lac aux Montagnais.
The Main Flow
The longer, lower part of the river is about 20.7 kilometres (12.9 mi) long:
- It flows northwest for 0.7 kilometres (0.43 mi) until it meets the Amitié stream.
- Then, it continues northwest for 10.8 kilometres (6.7 mi), picking up water from Potvin Lake and winding its way to the ruisseau Contourné.
- It turns south and southwest for 2.6 kilometres (1.6 mi).
- The river then goes northwest for 4.0 kilometres (2.5 mi), making big loops and collecting water from lakes Couillard, Coulombe, and Petit lac Coulombe.
- The last 2.6 kilometres (1.6 mi) of the river flows northwest, then west, making a final hook northwest before it reaches its end.
Where the River Ends Up
After the Rivière aux Montagnais joins the Moncouche River, the water continues its journey:
- It flows 5.0 kilometres (3.1 mi) down the Moncouche River.
- Then, it travels 83.9 kilometres (52.1 mi) along the Métabetchouane River to the south shore of lac Saint-Jean.
- It crosses lac Saint-Jean for 22.8 kilometres (14.2 mi).
- Finally, the water follows the Saguenay River for 172.3 kilometres (107.1 mi) all the way to Tadoussac. Here, it joins the huge Saint Lawrence estuary, which leads to the Atlantic Ocean!
Nearby Rivers and Lakes
The main rivers and lakes close to the Rivière aux Montagnais are:
- North: Moncouche River, Moncouche Lake, Saint-Véran Lake, Métabetchouane River, Huard lake, and the ruisseau Contourné.
- East: Rivière aux Écorces.
- South: Métabetchouane River and Métascouac Lake.
- West: Métabetchouane River, Lake Kiskissink, Métabetchouane Lake, and Grand Lake Bostonnais.
Naming the River
The name "Rivière aux Montagnais" was officially recognized on June 1, 1971. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like a special group that names places in Quebec.
