Blanche River (rivière à Pierre) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Blanche River (rivière à Pierre) |
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| Native name | Rivière Blanche |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Capitale-Nationale |
| Regional County Municipality | Portneuf Regional County Municipality |
| Unorganized territory and municipality | Lac-Blanc and Rivière-à-Pierre |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Blanc Lake Lac-Blanc 482 units? 47°17′16″N 72°00′38″W / 47.28778°N 72.01055°W |
| River mouth | Rivière-à-Pierre 210 m 46°59′59″N 72°10′33″W / 46.99972°N 72.17583°W |
| Basin features | |
| Tributaries |
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| Pool | Batiscanie |
The Blanche River (which means "White River" in French) is a river in Quebec, Canada. It starts in Blanc Lake and flows through the areas of Lac-Blanc and Rivière-à-Pierre. These places are part of the Portneuf region. The river is located on the North Shore of the St. Lawrence River.
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Exploring the Blanche River's Journey
The Blanche River has a large area it collects water from, covering about 203 square kilometers (78 square miles). It begins at Blanc Lake, where a dam helps control the water flow. Many smaller lakes around the area also feed into Blanc Lake.
How the River Flows
As the Blanche River moves downstream, its waters travel through a series of lakes. These include Lupe, Ralph, Gilles, Tony, Lietto, and Lorenzo lakes. Finally, the river reaches the village of Rivière-à-Pierre. Here, the Blanche River joins the larger Rivière à Pierre.
Nature and Wildlife Around the River
A big part of the Blanche River's area is protected and used for nature.
- The middle section of the river's watershed is inside the Portneuf Wildlife Reserve. This reserve is a special place for animals and plants.
- Further upstream, the northern part of the river's watershed is part of the Zec of the White River. A "Zec" is a controlled harvesting zone, which means it's managed for outdoor activities like fishing and hunting, but also for protecting nature. Lakes like Lorenzo and Tony are found within this Zec.
What's in a Name? The Blanche River's History
The name "Blanche River" and other related names are all connected. They are officially recognized by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like Quebec's official naming board for places.
- The "Unorganized territory of White Lake" was officially named on March 13, 1986.
- The "Zec of the White River" was listed on August 5, 1982.
- The name "White River" itself was recorded on December 5, 1968.
- "White Lake" (Blanc Lake), the river's source, was also recorded on December 5, 1968. It's the biggest lake in the Unorganized Territory of White Lake.
