Bras d'Apic facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bras d'Apic |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Chaudière-Appalaches |
| MRC | Montmagny Regional County Municipality |
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| Main source | Lake d'Apic Sainte-Apolline-de-Patton 406 metres (1,332 ft) 46°54′36″N 70°09′16″W / 46.909912°N 70.154503°W |
| River mouth | Bras Saint-Nicolas Saint-Cyrille-de-Lessard 180 metres (590 ft) 47°01′40″N 70°18′53″W / 47.02778°N 70.31472°W |
| Length | 26.4 kilometres (16.4 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Bras Saint-Nicolas, rivière du Sud (Montmagny), St. Lawrence River |
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The Bras d'Apic is a river in Quebec, Canada. Its name means "Apic Arm" in English. This river flows through the towns of Saint-Marcel and Saint-Cyrille-de-Lessard. It is located in the Chaudière-Appalaches region.
The Bras d'Apic is a smaller river that flows into the Bras Saint-Nicolas. The Bras Saint-Nicolas then joins the rivière du Sud (Montmagny). Finally, the Rivière du Sud flows into the mighty St. Lawrence River.
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Where Does the Bras d'Apic Flow?
The Bras d'Apic starts at a place called Lake Apic. This lake is about 1.0 kilometer long. It sits high up in the mountains, at an altitude of 406 meters. Lake Apic is in the area of Saint-Marcel.
From Lake Apic, the Bras d'Apic river travels for about 26.4 kilometers. It winds its way through different areas before joining a larger river.
The River's Journey
The river's path can be broken down into several parts:
- For the first 2.7 kilometers, it flows northwest through Saint-Marcel.
- Then, for 9.6 kilometers, it heads north, often alongside Route 285. It even passes through a small village called Bras-d'Apic.
- Next, it flows north for 0.4 kilometers, where another small stream joins it from the southeast.
- It continues northwest for 5.8 kilometers in Saint-Cyrille-de-Lessard, still near Route 285.
- After that, it goes northwest for 4.6 kilometers, crossing a road called Chemin Lessard Ouest.
- Finally, for the last 3.3 kilometers, it flows west. Along this part, it goes over the "Taupin Falls" before reaching its end.
Where the River Ends
The Bras d'Apic finishes its journey by flowing into the Bras Saint-Nicolas. This happens on the south bank of the Bras Saint-Nicolas. The meeting point of these two rivers is about 3.4 kilometers west of the village of Saint-Cyrille-de-Lessard.
What's in the Area Around the River?
The land around the Bras d'Apic is called its watershed. This is the area where all the rain and snow eventually drain into the river. Other rivers and streams are nearby.
Neighboring Rivers and Streams
- To the north, you'll find the Northeast arm, Bras de Riche, and Carlos stream.
- To the east are the Bras de Riche, Bras de la rivière Ouelle, Tenturette River, and Grand Calder River.
- To the south, there's the Great Noire River, Buckley River, Rocheuse River, and Méchant Pouce River.
- To the west, you can find the Rivière du Petit Moulin, rivière des Perdrix, and Bras Saint-Nicolas.
What Does "Bras d'Apic" Mean?
The name "Bras d'Apic" was officially recognized on December 2, 1975. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like a special committee that names places in Quebec.
