Opawica River. From this confluence, the current flows generally southwesterly through the Waswanipi River to the east shore of Goéland Lake (Waswanipi River). The latter is crossed to the northwest by the Waswanipi River which is a tributary of Matagami Lake. Finally, the current flows along the Nottaway River and empties into Rupert Bay, south of the James Bay. The mouth of the Blondeau River located at: south-east of Waconichi Lake; south-west of Mistassini Lake; North of the mouth of Chibougamau Lake; north-east of the mouth of the Chibougamau River (confluence with the Opawica River); south-east of the mouth of the Nottaway River; north-east of the village center of Chapais, Quebec; north-east of downtown Chibougamau. Toponym The toponym Blondeau River was formalized on December 5, 1968, at the Commission de toponymie du Québec, i.e. at the foundation of this commission. References See also Rivers of Nord-du-Québec Nottaway River drainage basin Eeyou Istchee James Bay