Little Mecatina River
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The Little Mécatina River (French: Rivière du Petit Mécatina) is a major river in the Côte-Nord region of the provinces of Labrador and Quebec, Canada. Studies have been made to exploit the hydroelectric potential of the river, which could be around 1,200 MW from three dams. The Little Mécatina River was driven first with kayaks by Rolf Theiß and Fritz Gottensrtöter from Guetersloh, Germany ( 13.8.- 6.9.1973 ).
Quick Facts Little Mécatina River Rivière du Petit Mécatina, Native name ...
Little Mécatina River Rivière du Petit Mécatina | |
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Native name | Nataukamiu Hipu (Innu) |
Location | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Quebec |
Region | Côte-Nord |
RCM | Le Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Newfoundland and Labrador |
• coordinates | 52.735838°N 63.054263°W / 52.735838; -63.054263 |
Mouth | Gulf of Saint Lawrence |
• coordinates | 50.65667°N 59.42944°W / 50.65667; -59.42944 --> |
Length | 545 kilometres (339 mi) |
Basin size | 19,590 square kilometres (7,560 sq mi) |
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