Megiscane

The Mégiscane runs through the forested lake country of Abitibi, widening into a large lake broken by bays and islands before continuing towards Lake Parent. Its name comes from an Algonquin word for a fishhook, recalling the river's value as a fishing place. Long reaches of water connect this inland country with the rivers flowing north to James Bay, while the forests and lakes around them provide places for hunting and fishing.