Tremblay River facts for kids

The Tremblay River is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Rivière aux Anglais, which is a larger river. The Tremblay River is located in a wild area called Rivière-aux-Outardes, which is part of the Manicouagan Regional County Municipality. This region is in the Côte-Nord area of Quebec.

The area around the Tremblay River is mostly forest. A path along the English River helps people get around the Tremblay River valley.

During winter, the Tremblay River usually freezes over. This happens from early December until the end of March. However, some parts with fast-moving water, called rapids, might not freeze completely. It's generally safe to walk or travel on the ice from mid-December to mid-March.

Where Does the Tremblay River Start?

The Tremblay River begins in a place called the Canadian Shield. This is a huge area of ancient rock that covers much of eastern and central Canada. The river starts at a lake called Lac Alex. This lake is about 0.4 kilometers (0.25 miles) long and sits at an altitude of 350 meters (1,148 feet) above sea level.

Lac Alex is a forest lake with two exits. One exit goes north and leads to the Françoise River. The other exit, at the south end of the lake, is where the Tremblay River officially begins. This starting point is about 5.4 kilometers (3.4 miles) north of where the Tremblay River joins the English River.

The River's Journey

From Lac Alex, the Tremblay River flows for about 8.9 kilometers (5.5 miles). It travels entirely through a forest area. During its journey, the river drops about 146 meters (479 feet) in elevation.

As it flows, the Tremblay River passes through several lakes:

• It first crosses Lac François, which is about 0.6 kilometers (0.37 miles) long.
• Then, it goes through Cousin Lake, which is shaped like a "T" and is about 1.1 kilometers (0.68 miles) long.
• Next, the river flows through Shaw Lake, which is shaped like an "S" and is about 1.7 kilometers (1.1 miles) long.
• The river also flows through marshy areas and a few smaller, unnamed lakes.
• Finally, it crosses Euclid Lake, which is about 1.2 kilometers (0.75 miles) long. This lake has a unique shape with four peninsulas that almost meet in the middle.

The Tremblay River ends its journey by flowing into the English River. This meeting point is in the Rivière-aux-Outardes area. From this spot, the water then travels another 40.3 kilometers (25 miles) down the English River until it reaches the Baie des Anglais, which is a bay on the north shore of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence.

What Does "Tremblay" Mean?

The name "Tremblay" comes from a common French family name.

The official name "Tremblay River" was recognized on August 2, 1974, by the Commission de toponymie du Québec. This organization is responsible for naming places in Quebec.