Gens de Terre River
The Gens de Terre River (in French: Rivière Gens de Terre, literal meaning: "people of the land") is a river in central Quebec, Canada. It is located on the eastern edge of the La Vérendrye Wildlife Reserve in the La Vallée-de-la-Gatineau Regional County Municipality in the Outaouais region. Its source is the Cabonga Reservoir from where it flows in a mostly southern direction for 115 km and drains into the Gens de Terre Bay of the Baskatong Reservoir.
| Gens de Terre River Rivière Gens de Terre | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| State | Quebec |
| Region | Outaouais |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Cabonga Reservoir |
| • coordinates | 47°18′34″N 76°28′6″W |
| • elevation | 355 m (1,165 ft) |
| Mouth | Baskatong Reservoir |
• coordinates | 46°52′6″N 75°57′18″W |
• elevation | 235 m (771 ft) |
| Length | 115 km (71 mi) |
Tributaries include:
- Bélinge River
- Wapus River
- Serpent River
The section of the river between the Wapus River and the iron bridge downstream runs through a gorge with 25 meters (82 ft) cliffs on both sides. This 25 kilometers (16 mi) section is marked by continuous class II-IV whitewater, and should only be paddled by expert canoers. The flow of the river depends greatly on the water level management in the Cabonga Reservoir.