Chesnaye, the current descends the course of the English River for to the Baie des Anglais, located on the north shore of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. Toponym The place names "Rivière des Trois Pointes" and "Lac des Trois Pointes" originate from the fact that this lake has three bays, each ending in a point. The toponym "Trois Pointes River" was formalized on August 2, 1974, at the Place Names Bank of the Commission de toponymie du Québec. See also List of rivers of Quebec References External links Rivers of Côte-Nord Manicouagan Regional County Municipality