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This [[river]] is the most important [[spawn (biology)|spawning]] ground for the [[Salmon|Atlantic Salmon]] in eastern [[North America]]. |
This [[river]] is the most important [[spawn (biology)|spawning]] ground for the [[Salmon|Atlantic Salmon]] in eastern [[North America]]. |
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The Moisie River is popular with experienced [[canoeists]] |
The Moisie River is popular with experienced [[canoeists]] concerning its [[whitewater]]. This mighty [[river]] flows through a deep [[valley]] of [[glacial]] origin. The width of the valley varies considerably. The continued and almost uninterrupted impressive [[panoramas]] of [[mountains]] and [[cliffs]] make this an unforgettable [[Canoe camping|canoe expedition]].<ref name=guide/><ref name=Laco/> The [[Quebec North Shore & Labrador Railway]] follows the lower section of the Moisie River and provides access to the [[Quebec]]-[[Labrador]] [[plateau]] from which [[canoeists]] can reach its [[headwaters]]. |
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Moisie tributaries include:<ref name=leduc/> |
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The Moisie River is a river in eastern Quebec. Called and known as the Nahanni of the East, it is one of the most beautiful[weasel words] wild rivers of North America.[1] It flows south from Lake Opocopa near the Labrador border to the north shore of the Saint Lawrence River east of Sept-Îles, Quebec. The town of Moisie is located at its mouth. The river is 410 km in length and drains an area of 19,200 km2. The length calculated from most commonly used starting point of canoe trips,[2] bridge of highway 389 over Pékans River (at 52°43′48.19″N 67°24′47.31″W / 52.7300528°N 67.4131417°W ) is 373 km.[3]
The river's name may originate from a French word moisie meaning "rotten" .[1] But this is not certain and other hypotheses exist.[4]
The Innu call it "Mishtashipu", "Great River". As they have done for thousands of years, they continue to use the river to reach their northern hunting and fishing grounds. Large parts of the river were also protected by private fishing clubs. There were a number of attempts in recent times to develop hydroelectric projects on the Moisie. However, in 2003, the Quebec government protected a large part of the river's watershed as an aquatic reserve. This prevents activities such as logging, mining and power projects, but permits traditional uses such as hunting and fly-fishing.
This river is the most important spawning ground for the Atlantic Salmon in eastern North America.
The Moisie River is popular with experienced canoeists concerning its whitewater. This mighty river flows through a deep valley of glacial origin. The width of the valley varies considerably. The continued and almost uninterrupted impressive panoramas of mountains and cliffs make this an unforgettable canoe expedition.[1][2] The Quebec North Shore & Labrador Railway follows the lower section of the Moisie River and provides access to the Quebec-Labrador plateau from which canoeists can reach its headwaters.
Moisie tributaries include:[3]
- Rivière aux Pékans
- Carheil River (via Pékans)
- Nipissis River
- Caopacho River
- Ouapetec River
- Joseph River
See also
References
- ^ a b c FQCK (2000). Guide des parcours canotables du Québec, Tome II. p. 155. ISBN 2-89000-504-6.
- ^ a b Kovac, Lester. "Lower Pékans/Lower Moisie 2006". Archived from the original on 2009-10-27.
- ^ a b "Quebec Canoe Maps".
- ^ "Rivière Moisie" (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec. Retrieved 2010-10-24.