Saint-Père River facts for kids
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Watershed of Nottaway River
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Abitibi-Témiscamingue |
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| Main source | Saint-Père Lake Senneterre, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec 401 m (1,316 ft) 48°40′39″N 76°24′21″W / 48.67750°N 76.40583°W |
| River mouth | Wetetnagami River Senneterre, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec 367 m (1,204 ft) 48°49′14″N 76°07′44″W / 48.82056°N 76.12889°W |
| Length | 28.8 km (17.9 mi) |
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The Saint-Père River is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Wetetnagami River. This river is located in the area of Senneterre, which is part of the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region.
The Saint-Père River flows through two main areas called townships: Saint-Père and Moquin. The river usually freezes over in early December and stays frozen until late April. The main activity in this area is forestry, which means cutting down trees for wood. Tourism, like visiting for fun, is the second most popular activity.
You can reach the Saint-Père River valley by forest roads. One road goes north of Wetetnagami Lake, and another goes south, passing through the Wetetnagami Lake Biodiversity Reserve.
Where Does the Saint-Père River Flow?
The Saint-Père River starts in Senneterre, at the end of Saint-Père Lake. This lake is about 8.4 kilometers (5.2 miles) long and 2.3 kilometers (1.4 miles) wide. The lake is quite high up, at 401 meters (1,316 feet) above sea level.
From Saint-Père Lake, the river flows for about 28.8 kilometers (17.9 miles). It starts by flowing west, then turns north. Along its path, it picks up water from other small lakes, like the "Lac de la Jonction."
The river eventually empties into a small bay on the eastern side of Wetetnagami Lake. The Wetetnagami River flows through this lake.
The Journey to James Bay
The water from the Saint-Père River goes on a long journey!
- First, it flows into Wetetnagami Lake.
- Then, the Wetetnagami River carries the water to Nicobi Lake.
- From Nicobi Lake, the Nicobi River takes the water north to the Opawica River.
- The Opawica River then joins the Chibougamau River.
- When these two rivers meet, they form the Waswanipi River.
- The Waswanipi River flows west through several lakes, including Lake Waswanipi, Goéland Lake, and Olga Lake.
- Finally, it reaches Lake Matagami, which then flows into the Nottaway River.
- The Nottaway River eventually empties into Rupert Bay, which is part of James Bay. This means the water from the Saint-Père River travels all the way to the ocean!
What's in a Name?
The area around the Saint-Père River has a long history. Different Indigenous groups, like the Attikameks, the Algonquin, and the Cree, have lived here for many years.
The name "Rivière Saint-Père" became official on December 5, 1968. This was decided by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is a group in Quebec that names places.
