Hébert River


The Hebert River is a tributary of Doda Lake, flowing into the municipality of Eeyou Istchee James Bay, in Jamésie, in the administrative region of Nord-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada.
The Hebert River flows entirely into the townships of Belmont, Royal, Espinay, Machault and Gradis. Forestry is the main economic activity of the sector; recreational tourism activities, second.
The Hébert River valley is served by the R1053 forest road that runs north-west and north of Lac Hébert. This road joins the road R1009 which passes to the East of the Eagle River.
The surface of the Hebert River is usually frozen from early November to mid-May, however, safe ice circulation is generally from mid-November to mid-April.

Geography

Toponymy

At various times in history, this territory has been occupied by the Attikameks, the Algonquins and the Crees. The term "Hebert" is a family name of French origin.
The toponym "Hébert River" was formalized on December 5, 1968, at the Commission de toponymie du Québec.