The Little Bostonnais river flows westbound in the city of La Tuque , in Mauricie , in Quebec , in Canada .
19-502: From the mouth of Little Wayagamac Lake, Little Bostonnais River runs on 4.4 km (measured on water) before emptying into the Lake Wayagamac (at the east-south side). The Lake Wayagamac discharges at the north-west side (at the bottom of a bay) where a dam was built. The lake drains into Little Bostonnais River which has an approximate length of 10.6 km (measured on water) between the dam of Lake Wayagamac and its mouth. From
38-508: A height of 30 m. The city of La Tuque erected a municipal park around the falls. Using lookouts and hiking trails, waterfalls are of great beauty for visitors. In summer, they can use the picnic areas, practice cycling (12 km), go hiking (5 km), observe the flora, canoe, use the playground and participate in guided tours in French. In winter, visitors can make slides, cross-country skiing, ice skating, snowmobiling ... Visitors can also visit
57-410: A municipal park around the falls. Using lookouts and hiking trails, waterfalls are of great beauty for visitors. In summer, they can use the picnic areas, practice cycling (12 km), go hiking (5 km), observe the flora, canoe, use the playground and participate in guided tours in French. In winter, visitors can make slides, cross-country skiing, ice skating, snowmobiling ... Visitors can also visit
76-538: Is enclosed between the two rivers and the Saint-Maurice River (west side). From the outlet of Little Lake Wayagamac, Little River flows west Bostonnais on 23.6 km, including 8.6 km around the Lake Wayagamac . At the very end of it course, and after crossing the boulevard Ducharme (in the southern part of the city of La Tuque ), the water of the Little Bostonnais River flows in the falls of
95-465: Is segmented into three parts, the most important is the west side. It measures 9.2 km in length (east-west) and 5.9 km wide (north-south). The two main tributaries of the lake are the dumps of "Petit lac Wayagamac" (Small lake Wayagamac) (located 4.4 km to the East by the water) and Tom Lake (located 1.2 km south by water). Little Bostonians River From the outlet of Little Wayagamac Lake,
114-480: Is triangular rather than round. This name, in the form of Wayagamack was mentioned in 1876 in a report of the surveyor Télésphore Chavigny Of Chevrotière. As of 1913, Wayagamack identified a pulp and paper established Trois-Rivières . The name "Lake Wayagamac" was officially registered on December 5, 1968, at the "Bank to place names" of the Commission de toponymie du Québec . In addition, Kruger, in partnership with
133-405: The Lake Wayagamac (at the east-south side). The Lake Wayagamac discharges at the north-west side (at the bottom of a bay) where a dam was built. The lake drains into Little Bostonnais River which has an approximate length of 10.6 km (measured on water) between the dam of Lake Wayagamac and its mouth. From the "Wayagamac lake dam", the river flows northwest through a small lake (located at
152-549: The Little Bostonnais River course 4.4 km (measured on water) before flowing into the lake Wayagamac (southeast side). Wayagamac lake discharges from the west in the Little Bostonnais River which has an approximate length of 10.6 km (measured by water) between the dam and the Wayagamac lake. The mouth of the river flows into the Saint-Maurice River at the southern boundary of the city of La Tuque (just south of
171-421: The Saint-Maurice River (west side). From the outlet of Little Lake Wayagamac, Little River flows west Bostonnais on 23.6 km, including 8.6 km around the Lake Wayagamac . At the very end of it course, and after crossing the boulevard Ducharme (in the southern part of the city of La Tuque ), the water of the Little Bostonnais River flows in the falls of a height of 30 m. The city of La Tuque erected
190-494: The Saint-Maurice River , in front of "La longue île" (Long Island), at the southern edge of the city of La Tuque (just south of the airport). From the outlet of Little Wayagamac Lake, the Little Bostonnais River flows westward on 23.6 km, including 8.6 km across the Lake Wayagamac . The mouth of the Bostonnais River is located 4 km upstream from the mouth of the "Little River Bostonians". The city of La Tuque
209-831: The Société générale de financement du Québec (SGF Rexfor), has acquired the Kruger Wayagamack factory in 2001. This plant is located on the Ile-de-la-Potherie, in Trois-Rivières . Little Bostonnais River The Little Bostonnais river flows westbound in the city of La Tuque , in Mauricie , in Quebec , in Canada . From the mouth of Little Wayagamac Lake, Little Bostonnais River runs on 4.4 km (measured on water) before emptying into
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#1733115495991228-428: The "Wayagamac lake dam", the river flows northwest through a small lake (located at the south-east of Highway 155). Then at the limit of La Tuque , the river forks to 90 degrees towards the south, almost in parallel to the boulevard Ducharme. Having crossed this last road, the river flows into a beautiful waterfall around which the "Parc des Chutes de la Petite Rivière Bostonians" was built. This small river empties into
247-587: The Centre and the circuit Félix-Leclerc. The names Bostonnais River and "Little River Bostonians" are commemorating Jean-Baptiste Bostonians, a trapper Abenaki who came from Boston , Massachusetts . 47°22′41″N 72°47′27″W / 47.3781°N 72.7908°W / 47.3781; -72.7908 Lake Wayagamac The Wayagamac Lake is located in the city of La Tuque in La Tuque (census division) , in Mauricie , in Quebec , in Canada . Until 2006,
266-484: The airport). From the discharge of Little Wayagamac lake, the Little Bostonnais River water runs westbound on 23.6 km of which 8.6 km through the Wayagamac lake. Heron colony Like other zec of Québec , the zec de la Bessonne is not a protected area recognized by the Government of Quebec . By exception, logging and mining are permitted. A heronry and bird colony are based on Steamboat Island, located in
285-404: The center of Lake Wayagamac. The lake also serves as a water intake for the La Tuque municipal water system. Wayagamac Dam Built in 1953, this high-capacity dam has a length of 55 m and 6 m high. It has a holding capacity of 145 million cubic meters of water. The structure is composed of casing filled with stones. The dam has borrowed its name from the lake Wayagamac. The name "Dam Wayagamac"
304-416: The south-east of Highway 155). Then at the limit of La Tuque , the river forks to 90 degrees towards the south, almost in parallel to the boulevard Ducharme. Having crossed this last road, the river flows into a beautiful waterfall around which the "Parc des Chutes de la Petite Rivière Bostonians" was built. This small river empties into the Saint-Maurice River , in front of "La longue île" (Long Island), at
323-402: The southern edge of the city of La Tuque (just south of the airport). From the outlet of Little Wayagamac Lake, the Little Bostonnais River flows westward on 23.6 km, including 8.6 km across the Lake Wayagamac . The mouth of the Bostonnais River is located 4 km upstream from the mouth of the "Little River Bostonians". The city of La Tuque is enclosed between the two rivers and
342-480: The territory of the lake was part of the former unorganized territory of Petit-Lac-Wayagamac (Little Wayagamac Lake), before being merged to the La Tuque . The area of the lake is administered by the Zec de la Bessonne . The Wayagamac lake is located 10 km (direct line) southeast of the city of La Tuque . This lake is surrounded by mountains Laurentides . With some peaks exceeding 400 meters This Upper-Mauricie lake
361-599: Was officially registered on May 11, 1987, at the Bank of place names in Geographical Names Board of Canada . Coordinates of the dam: Longitude West (72° 41' 50"); North Latitude: (47° 23' 02"). According to Father G. Lemoine, the term "waweia gamak" akin to the Algonquin language and means "at Round Lake". Father Joseph-Étienne Guinard consider that "waiagamak", set for "wawiagamaw" has meaning for "Round Lake". Yet its shape
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