Barbue River facts for kids
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Rivière Noire in the Grandes-Coulées regional park
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| Native name | Rivière Barbue |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Centre-du-Québec |
| MRC | L'Érable Regional County Municipality |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Agricultural Streams Laurierville 149 m (489 ft) 46°19′33″N 71°37′57″W / 46.325888°N 71.632507°W |
| River mouth | Noire River Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes 118 m (387 ft) 46°18′25″N 71°47′21″W / 46.30695°N 71.78917°W |
| Length | 15.8 km (9.8 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Noire River, Bécancour River, St. Lawrence River |
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The Barbue River (called rivière Barbue in French) is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Noire River, which then joins the larger Bécancour River. This river runs through the towns of Laurierville and Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes. It is located in the Centre-du-Québec region.
Where the Barbue River Flows
The Barbue River starts where the towns of Laurierville and Lyster meet. This starting point is about 2.6 kilometres (1.6 mi) south of the Bécancour River. It's also about 4.9 kilometres (3.0 mi) northeast of the center of Laurierville.
River's Journey
The Barbue River travels for about 15.8 kilometres (9.8 mi). Here's how it flows:
- It goes southwest for 4.3 kilometres (2.7 mi) until it reaches Route 116 in Sainte-Julie Station.
- Then, it turns north for 2.3 kilometres (1.4 mi), looping west through the village.
- Next, it flows west for 6.0 kilometres (3.7 mi). This part of the river marks the border between Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, Plessisville (parish), and Laurierville.
- Finally, it continues west for another 3.2 kilometres (2.0 mi) until it meets the Noire River.
Meeting Other Rivers
The Barbue River joins the Noire River on its east side. This meeting point is about 2.9 kilometres (1.8 mi) upstream from Route 265 in Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes. The Noire River eventually flows into the Bécancour River, and the Bécancour River then empties into the mighty St. Lawrence River.
What's in a Name?
The name "rivière Barbue" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the official body for naming places in Quebec.
