Little Bachelor River Explained

Little Bachelor
Map:Nottaway map.png
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:Canada
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2:Quebec
Subdivision Type3:Region
Subdivision Name3:Nord-du-Québec
Length:12km (07miles)[1]
Source1:Forested creek
Source1 Location:Eeyou Istchee James Bay (municipality), Nord-du-Québec, Quebec
Source1 Coordinates:49.4233°N -76.3861°W
Source1 Elevation:314m (1,030feet)
Mouth:Bachelor River
Mouth Location:Eeyou Istchee James Bay (municipality), Nord-du-Québec, Quebec
Mouth Coordinates:49.4783°N -76.2769°W
Mouth Elevation:272m (892feet)

Little Bachelor River is a tributary of the south shore of the Bachelor River flowing into Eeyou Istchee James Bay (municipality), in Jamésie, in the administrative region of Nord-du-Québec, in Quebec, Canada.

This river successively crosses the townships of Benoit and Nelligan.

Forestry is the main economic activity of the sector; recreational tourism activities, second.

The Little Bachelor River valley is served by route 113 linking Lebel-sur-Quévillon and Chibougamau, whose route is more or less parallel to River. In addition, this sub-surface is served by the Canadian National Railway, which passes to the North-West.

The surface of the Little Bachelor River is usually frozen from early November to mid-May, however, safe ice circulation is generally from mid-November to mid-April.

Toponymy

Of English origin, the term "Bachelor" refers to an unmarried single man. This English term is the title of any person of any sex or marital status who holds a bachelor's degree.

The toponym "Little Bachelor River" was formalized on November 1, 1988, at the Commission de toponymie du Québec, when it was created.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Atlas of Canada. atlas.nrcan.gc.ca. 2018-01-19.
  2. http://www.toponymie.gouv.qc.ca/ct/ToposWeb/fiche.aspx?no_seq=224229 Commission de toponymie du Quebec - Bank of Place Names - Toponym: "Little Bachelor River"