The La Grande River system, known as <cite index="43-1">Chisasibi</cite> in Cree meaning 'great river', flows 900 kilometers through northwestern Quebec to James Bay, making it <cite index="43-2">the second-longest river in the province</cite>. However, extensive hydroelectric development has dramatically altered its character, with <cite index="43-4">diversions increasing its catchment area to about 175,000 km² and mean discharge to more than 3,400 m³/s</cite>. While the massive reservoirs offer some paddling opportunities with controlled access, the natural river experience has been largely compromised. <cite index="45-1,45-2">Navigation and transportation by canoes and small motorboats, sightseeing and tourism</cite> are still possible in certain sections. This preliminary assessment suggests limited recreational value compared to undeveloped waterways.
The difficulty of La Grande - préliminaire River varies by section.
The best time is June-September.
La Grande - préliminaire River is located in the Nord-du-Québec region of Canada.
cartespleinair.org · wikipedia.org · britannica.com · wldb.ilec.or.jp