In addition, this sub-surface is served by the Canadian National Railway, which passes to the North-West.

The surface of the Little Bachelor River is usually frozen from early November to mid-May, however, safe ice circulation is generally from mid-November to mid-April.

The Little Bachelor River begins in Eeyou Istchee James Bay (municipality), a forest stream (altitude: 314 metres (1,030 ft)) in the Township of Benoit.

This English term is the title of any person of any sex or marital status who holds a bachelor's degree.

The toponym "Little Bachelor River" was formalized on November 1, 1988, at the Commission de toponymie du Québec, when it was created.