Aigle River (Desert River tributary)
The Aigle River is a tributary of the Desert River, passing through the municipalities of Cayamant, Quebec and Montcerf-Lytton, Quebec, in La Vallée-de-la-Gatineau Regional County Municipality, in the Outaouais administrative region, in Quebec, in Canada.
Since the second half of the 19th century, forestry has been the economic activity of this sector. At XIXth century, the resort has been highlighted. The surface of the river is generally frozen from mid-November to mid-April.Geography
Toponymy
In the area of this river, the term "eagle" refers to a small lake, two hamlets and the river. The Eagle is a large daytime bird of prey with hooked beak and powerful claws. The main tributary of the Eagle River is the Owl River.
The toponym "Eagle River" was formalized on December 5, 1968, at the Bank of Place Names of the Commission de toponymie du Quebec.
