Alick River facts for kids
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| Native name | Rivière Alick |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Chaudière-Appalaches |
| MRC | Bellechasse Regional County Municipality |
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| Main source | Mountain and forest stream Saint-Paul-de-Montminy 383 metres (1,257 ft) 46°47′02″N 70°22′46″W / 46.783847°N 70.379536°W |
| River mouth | Rivière du Sud (Montmagny) Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire 315 metres (1,033 ft) 46°48′27″N 70°25′56″W / 46.8075°N 70.43222°W |
| Length | 7.4 kilometres (4.6 mi) |
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| Progression | Rivière du Sud (Montmagny), St. Lawrence River |
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The Alick River (in French: rivière Alick) is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows through two towns: Saint-Paul-de-Montminy and Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire. These towns are part of the Montmagny Regional County Municipality. This area is found in the Chaudière-Appalaches region of Quebec.
The Alick River is a branch, or tributary, of the Rivière du Sud (Montmagny). The Rivière du Sud flows into the famous St. Lawrence River.
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About the Alick River
The Alick River is about 7.4 kilometers (4.6 miles) long. It starts as a small stream in the mountains and forests. Its source is in Saint-Paul-de-Montminy. The river begins at an elevation of about 383 meters (1,257 feet) above sea level.
Where the River Flows
The Alick River flows into the Rivière du Sud. This meeting point is in Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire. The elevation at its mouth is around 315 meters (1,033 feet). The Rivière du Sud then carries the water towards the St. Lawrence River.
Tributaries of Alick River
A tributary is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one. The Alick River has at least one known tributary. This is a stream called Ruisseau Dominique. It joins the Alick River from the left side as you look downstream.
Naming the Alick River
The name Rivière Alick was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec. This commission is in charge of naming places in Quebec.
