Nipissis River

Nipissis River
Native nameRivière Nipissis (French)
Location
CountryCanada
RegionCôte-Nord
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationLacs Siamois
  coordinates51°21′43″N 65°51′30″W / 51.3619°N 65.8583°W / 51.3619; -65.8583
Mouth 
  location
Moisie River
  coordinates
50°29′35″N 66°05′48″W / 50.493°N 66.0967°W / 50.493; -66.0967
Length65 kilometres (40 mi)
Basin size4,196 square kilometres (1,620 sq mi)

The Nipissis River (French: Rivière Nipissis, pronounced [ʁivjɛʁ nipisis]) is a river in the Côte-Nord region of Quebec, Canada, a tributary of the Moisie River. It is a recognized salmon river. The river is known for its steep cliffs, which provide a challenging ice-climbing environment.