Moisie River

Location of Rivière Moisie

Katchapahun Rapid

The Rivière Moisie (English Moisie River ) is a river in the eastern Canadian province of Quebec.

Known as the " Nahanni " of the East, he is one of the most beautiful untamed rivers of North America. It flows from Lake Opocopa in the south near the border with Newfoundland and Labrador on the north shore of the St. Lawrence Gulf east of Sept- Îles. The place Moisie is at its mouth. The river is 410 km long and drains an area of 19,200 km ². From the starting point for canoe trips on the bridge of Quebec Route 389 over the creek Rivière aux pecan ( 52.730052777778-67.413141666667 ⊙ ) to the mouth of Rivière Moisie the stretch of river is 373 km.

The name of the river probably has its origin from the Old French word or Moyse Moïse, which means " marshy shore " means.

The Innu call the river " Mishtashipu " ( " Great River "). How do they do it for thousands of years, they continue to use the river to reach their northern hunting and fishing grounds. Larger sections of the river are protected by private fishing clubs. There have been in recent years a number of initiatives to implement water construction projects at Rivière Moisie. However, the Government of Quebec decided to explain a large part of the catchment area of the river as an aquatic reserve. This prevents activities such as timber industry, mining and hydropower projects, but supports hunting and fly fishing.

The river is the most important spawning area for Atlantic salmon in eastern North America.

The Rivière Moisie is popular with experienced canoeists seeking whitewater sections. This mighty river flows through a deep valley, which was formed by glaciers. The width of the valley varies greatly. The almost uninterrupted panorama of mountains and rocks, a canoe trip on the river for an unforgettable experience. The Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway follows the lower reaches of the Rivière Moisie and allows access to the plateau of central Labrador, from which can reach the upper reaches of the river from canoe tourists.

Among the tributaries of the Rivière Moisie:

• Rivière aux pecan - Estuary at ( ⊙ 52.2064601-66.8099395 ) Rivière Carheil (via pecan )