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Blanche River
Native name Rivière Blanche
Country Canada
Province Quebec
Region Chaudière-Appalaches
MRC Les Appalaches Regional County Municipality
Physical characteristics
Main source Forest streams
Thetford Mines
526 m (1,726 ft)
46°07′25″N 71°22′25″W / 46.123734°N 71.373641°W / 46.123734; -71.373641
River mouth Bécancour River
Thetford Mines
260 m (850 ft)
46°03′22″N 71°20′35″W / 46.055996°N 71.343064°W / 46.055996; -71.343064
Length 8.2 km (5.1 mi)
Basin features
Progression Bécancour River, St. Lawrence River
Tributaries
  • Left:
    (upstream) ruisseau Tanguay
  • Right:
    (upstream) ruisseau Marcoux

The Blanche River is a cool waterway in Quebec, Canada. Its name means 'White River' in French. This river is like a smaller stream that flows into a bigger one, the Bécancour River. The Bécancour River then joins the mighty St. Lawrence River.

The Blanche River flows through the town of Thetford Mines. This area is part of the Les Appalaches Regional County Municipality (MRC). It is also in the Chaudière-Appalaches region of Quebec.

Where Does the Blanche River Flow?

The Blanche River starts from small streams high up in the mountains. These streams are on the east side of Mont Saint-Adrien. This is not far from the center of Thetford Mines.

The river travels about 8.2 km (5.1 mi) (which is about 5 miles). It mostly flows through forests. Here is how its journey goes:

  • It flows south for about 2.0 km (1.2 mi).
  • Then, it continues south for another 3.7 km (2.3 mi). During this part, it crosses Route 122 southwest of Thetford Mines.
  • Finally, it flows south for 2.5 km (1.6 mi) until it reaches its end.

The Blanche River ends its journey by emptying into the north side of the Bécancour River. This meeting point is near a large open pit mine, northeast of Black Lake.

What Rivers Are Nearby?

The Blanche River is surrounded by other rivers and streams. These are like its neighbors in the water world. Some of the main ones are:

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