Bras Rocheux facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bras Rocheux |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean |
| Regional County Municipality | Le Fjord-du-Saguenay Regional County Municipality and Saguenay (city) |
| Municipalities | Ferland-et-Boilleau |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Lac Surprise Ferland-et-Boilleau 319 m (1,047 ft) 48°08′35″N 70°57′14″W / 48.14300°N 70.95390°W |
| River mouth | Bras d'Hamel Saguenay (ville) 170 m (560 ft) 48°10′19″N 70°53′52″E / 48.17183°N 70.89777°E |
| Length | 12.5 km (7.8 mi) |
The Bras Rocheux is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into another river called the Bras d'Hamel. This river is found in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region.
The Bras Rocheux flows through different areas. It starts in the town of Ferland-et-Boilleau. Then it goes through a wild area called Lac-Ministuk. Finally, it reaches the city of Saguenay.
A main road, Route 381, runs near the river. Other smaller roads help people get around the valley. These roads are used for logging and for fun activities like hiking. Logging is the main business here. Tourism, like visiting for fun, is also important.
The river usually freezes over in winter. It's frozen from early December to late March. But it's safest to walk on the ice from mid-December to mid-March.
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About the Bras Rocheux River
The Bras Rocheux river is surrounded by other important water areas.
- To the north are the Ha! Ha! River and the Ha! Ha! Bay.
- To the east are the Cèdres River and Cèdres Lake.
- To the south are the Ha! Ha! River and the Mars River.
- To the west are the Mars River and the Simoncouche River.
Where the River Starts
The Bras Rocheux river begins at Surprise Lake. This lake is about 0.7 km (0.43 mi) long. It sits at an elevation of 319 m (1,047 ft). Surprise Lake is located in the town of Ferland-et-Boilleau. The lake is shaped like a crescent moon. It has marshy areas at both ends.
The start of the river is located:
- 3.1 km (1.9 mi) west of the Bras d'Hamel river.
- 8.7 km (5.4 mi) south-east of where the Bras Rocheux joins the Bras d'Hamel.
- 16.4 km (10.2 mi) south of the Ha! Ha! Bay.
The River's Journey
The Bras Rocheux river flows for about 12.5 km (7.8 mi). It drops about 149 m (489 ft) in height along its path. The entire river flows through a forest. Near its end, the river crosses Route 381.
Where the River Ends
The Bras Rocheux river flows into the Bras d'Hamel river. This meeting point is on the west side of the Bras d'Hamel. It is also right next to Route 381.
This meeting point is located:
- 0.8 km (0.50 mi) downstream from where the Bras Rocheux joins the Bras d'Hamel.
- 14.4 km (8.9 mi) south-east of the Bagotville Airport.
- 8.4 km (5.2 mi) south-east of where the Mars River meets the Ha! Ha! Bay.
From this point, the water travels further. It flows along the Bras d'Hamel for 0.8 km (0.50 mi). Then it joins the rivière à Mars for 11.8 km (7.3 mi). After that, it crosses the Ha! Ha! Bay for 11.0 km (6.8 mi). Finally, it flows along the Saguenay River for 99.5 km (61.8 mi) until it reaches Tadoussac. At Tadoussac, it joins the Saint Lawrence estuary.
What's in a Name?
The name "Bras Rocheux" means "Rocky Arm" in English. This name was chosen because there are many rocks along the river's path. The name "Bras Rocheux" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Place Names Bank of the Commission de toponymie du Québec.
Related Places
- Le Fjord-du-Saguenay Regional County Municipality
- Lac-Ministuk, a wild area
- Saguenay (city), a city
- Bras d'Hamel
- Ha! Ha! River
- Baie des Ha! Ha!
- Saguenay River
- List of rivers of Quebec
