[1] The Brick River has its source at the confluence of two mountain streams (altitude: 239 m (784 ft)), located in the center of the island.

[2] The toponym "Brick River" was made official on December 5, 1968, at the Place Names Bank of the Commission de toponymie du Québec.

In Brick-la-Roche, at km 6 of the Brick River, the canyon offers a breathtaking panorama with its plateau and scree slopes.

[6] In 2000, the Satellite pavilion was moved by SÉPAQ Anticosti to the mouth of the Brick River to better accommodate nature lovers.

At the time, this addition increased the reception capacity on Anticosti Island; the rest of the offer was administered by outfitters.