Bras d'Henri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bras d'Henri |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Administrative region | Chaudière-Appalaches |
| RCM | La Nouvelle-Beauce Regional County Municipality, Lotbinière Regional County Municipality |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Agricultural streams Saint-Elzéar 285 metres (935 ft) 46°24′19″N 71°07′14″W / 46.405235°N 71.120582°W |
| River mouth | Beaurivage River Saint-Gilles 115 metres (377 ft) 46°33′05″N 71°21′30″W / 46.55139°N 71.35833°W |
| Length | 32.5 kilometres (20.2 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Beaurivage River, Chaudière River, St. Lawrence |
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The Bras d'Henri is a river in Quebec, Canada. It's like a smaller stream that flows into a bigger river called the Beaurivage River. The Beaurivage River then joins the Chaudière River. Finally, the Chaudière River flows into the mighty Saint-Laurent River. So, the Bras d'Henri is part of a whole system of rivers that eventually reach the ocean!
This river flows through several towns and areas. These include Saint-Elzéar, Saint-Bernard, and Saint-Narcisse-de-Beaurivage. It also passes through the Saint-Étienne-de-Lauzon area of Lévis and the town of Saint-Gilles. All these places are in the Lotbinière Regional County Municipality, which is part of the Chaudière-Appalaches region in Quebec.
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River's Journey
The Bras d'Henri river starts its journey in the town of Saint-Elzéar. Its source is about 4.2 kilometres (2.6 mi) west of the village center. This starting point is north of Route 216. It is also north of where the Savoie River begins.
From its source, the Bras d'Henri flows for about 32.5 kilometres (20.2 mi). Most of its path goes through farmland.
Flowing Through Towns
The river flows through different areas:
- It travels 3.0 kilometres (1.9 mi) northwest in Saint-Elzéar.
- Then, it goes 2.0 kilometres (1.2 mi) northwest to the route du rang Saint-Henri.
- Next, it flows 4.6 kilometres (2.9 mi) north to the route du rang Saint-Georges-Ouest.
- It continues 4.1 kilometres (2.5 mi) north into Saint-Bernard.
- After that, it flows 2.1 kilometres (1.3 mi) northwest to another road.
- It then travels 5.1 kilometres (3.2 mi) northwest to the border of Saint-Étienne-de-Lauzon.
- For 0.3 kilometres (0.19 mi), it flows west in Saint-Étienne-de-Lauzon.
- It then goes 4.5 kilometres (2.8 mi) southwest to Route 218. Here, it meets a smaller river called Petit bras d'Henri.
- Finally, it flows 4.8 kilometres (3.0 mi) north to a road.
- The last 2.0 kilometres (1.2 mi) are northwest until it joins the Beaurivage River.
Where the River Ends
The Bras d'Henri river ends by flowing into the east bank of the Beaurivage River. This meeting point is about 4.1 kilometres (2.5 mi) north of the village of Saint-Gilles. It is also south of a small area called "Pointe-Saint-Gilles."
River Neighbors
Rivers often have "neighbors" which are other rivers or streams nearby. These are part of the same watershed. A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a single river or lake.
Here are some of the main rivers and streams near the Bras d'Henri:
- To the North: The Beaurivage River, Chaudière River, and Cugnet River.
- To the East: Malbrook stream, the Chaudière River, Vallée River, and Savoie River.
- To the South: The Beaurivage River.
- To the West: The rivière aux Pins, Noire River, Rouge River, and the Beaurivage River.
Name of the River
The name "Bras d'Henri" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec. This commission is in charge of approving and managing place names in Quebec.
