Muy River

The Muy River is a tributary of the east bank of the Wetetnagami River flowing into the Regional County Municipality of Eeyou Istchee James Bay, in the administrative region of Nord-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada.
This river crosses successively the townships of Prévert, Muy and Effiat.
Forestry is the main economic activity of the sector; recreational tourism activities, second.
The Muy River Valley is served by R1015 Forest Road passing west of the Wetetnagami River Valley; this road joins the road R1051 towards the North. Route R1053 intersects the lower part of the Muy River.
The surface of the Muy River is usually frozen from early November to mid-May, however, safe ice movement is generally from mid-November to mid-April.

Toponymy

At various times in history, this territory has been occupied by the Attikameks, the Algonquin and the Cree. The term "Muy" is a family name of French origin.
The toponym "rivière Muy" was officialized on December 5, 1968, at the Commission de toponymie du Québec, when it was created.