Thompson River (Notawassi Lake tributary) facts for kids
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Laurentides |
| MRC | Antoine-Labelle Regional County Municipality |
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| Main source | Thompson Lake Lac-Douaire 379 m (1,243 ft) 47°09′48″N 75°27′38″W / 47.16333°N 75.46056°W |
| River mouth | Notawassi Lake Lac-Douaire 249 m (817 ft) 47°06′52″N 75°28′31″W / 47.11444°N 75.47528°W |
| Length | 13.7 km (8.5 mi) |
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The Thompson River is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into Notawassi Lake. You can find it in a wild area called Lac-Douaire, which is part of the Antoine-Labelle Regional County Municipality in the Laurentides region.
For a long time, people in this area have used the forests for wood. In the 1800s, it also became a popular place for fun outdoor activities. The river usually freezes over from late November to late March. It's generally safe to walk or play on the ice from mid-December to mid-March, but be careful near fast-moving parts (rapids) as they might not freeze completely.
Journey of the Thompson River
The Thompson River starts at Thompson Lake. This lake is about 2.1 km (1.3 mi) long and sits at an altitude of 379 m (1,243 ft). It's located in the zec Lesueur area, within Lac-Douaire.
Thompson Lake has a long, narrow shape. It even has a peninsula (a piece of land almost surrounded by water) that stretches out about 0.4 km (0.25 mi). Several other lakes, like Rolt, Chevalier, Alida, and Petit lac Thompson, feed water into Thompson Lake.
From Thompson Lake, the Thompson River flows for about 13.7 km (8.5 mi). Along its journey, the river drops about 130 m (430 ft) in height. Here's how it flows:
- For the first 3.1 km (1.9 mi), it heads southeast. It then turns east and flows through Lake Farina for about 0.5 km (0.31 mi).
- Next, it goes south for about 2.7 km (1.7 mi), still partly crossing Lake Farina. This part of Lake Farina is about 0.8 km (0.50 mi) long and is at an altitude of 263 m (863 ft).
- Finally, it travels about 7.9 km (4.9 mi) (or 2.7 km (1.7 mi) in a straight line) southwest. It makes many twists and turns, picking up water from three small lakes and another small lake, before reaching its end (mouth).
How the River Got Its Name
The name "Thompson" comes from a family name that is originally British.
The name "Thompson River" was officially recognized on December 5, 1986. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like a special group that names places in Quebec.
