Bellevue River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bellevue River |
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| Native name | Rivière Bellevue |
| Other name(s) | Old name=Deuxième rivière Pot au Beurre |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Montérégie |
| RCM | Pierre-De Saurel Regional County Municipality |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Agricultural stream Saint-Robert (at the limit of Sainte-Victoire-de-Sorel) 22 m (72 ft) 45°57′25″N 73°01′47″W / 45.95708°N 73.02964°W |
| River mouth | Rivière Pot au Beurre Yamaska 10 m (33 ft) 46°02′01″N 73°00′46″W / 46.03361°N 73.01278°W |
| Length | 9.9 km (6.2 mi) |
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| Progression | Rivière Pot au Beurre, Yamaska River, Saint Lawrence River |
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The Bellevue River (which means "Beautiful View River" in French) is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows north and is a branch of the rivière Pot au Beurre. This river runs through the towns of Saint-Robert and Sainte-Victoire. These towns are part of the Pierre-De Saurel Regional County Municipality in the Montérégie region. The Bellevue River is important for farming in the area.
Where Does the Bellevue River Flow?
The Bellevue River starts in a farming area. This spot is near the border between Sainte-Victoire and Saint-Robert. It begins close to a road called Chemin du Rang Bellevue.
From its start, the Bellevue River flows for about 9.9 kilometers (6.2 miles). It mostly goes through farmland. The river drops about 12 meters (39 feet) from its source to its end.
Here's how it flows:
- For about 7.4 kilometers (4.6 miles), it flows north through Saint-Robert.
- It crosses Route 132, a main road, in a small community called "Bellevue."
- Then, it continues north for another 2.5 kilometers (1.6 miles) until it reaches its mouth.
The Bellevue River ends by joining the rivière Pot au Beurre. This meeting point is near the border of Saint-Robert and Yamaska. From there, the water travels about 7.9 kilometers (4.9 miles) down the Rivière Pot au Beurre. Finally, it reaches the Yamaska River.
Name of the River
The name "rivière Bellevue" was officially recognized on August 28, 1980. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like a special committee that names places in Quebec.
