Bras de Riche facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bras de Riche |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Chaudière-Appalaches |
| MRC | Montmagny Regional County Municipality |
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| Main source | Lake Bringé Saint-Cyrille-de-Lessard 516 metres (1,693 ft) 47°06′32″N 70°10′08″W / 47.108943°N 70.168791°W |
| River mouth | Bras Saint-Nicolas Saint-Cyrille-de-Lessard 150 metres (490 ft) 47°02′42″N 70°18′16″W / 47.045°N 70.30444°W |
| Length | 11.3 kilometres (7.0 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Bras Saint-Nicolas, rivière du Sud (Montmagny), St. Lawrence River |
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The Bras de Riche (which means Arm of Rich in English) is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows through three different towns: Saint-Cyrille-de-Lessard, Saint-Aubert, and L'Islet (in the Saint-Eugène area). This river is located in the Chaudière-Appalaches region.
The Bras de Riche is a smaller river that feeds into the Bras Saint-Nicolas. The Bras Saint-Nicolas then flows into the rivière du Sud (Montmagny). Finally, the rivière du Sud flows northeast to join the huge St. Lawrence River. So, the Bras de Riche is part of a much larger river system!
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Discovering the Bras de Riche River
This section explores the geography of the Bras de Riche river. We'll look at where it starts, where it flows, and what other rivers are nearby.
River Basins Near Bras de Riche
A river basin is like a big bowl where all the rain and snow melt collects and flows into a river. The main river basins close to the Bras de Riche are:
- On the north side: Sauvage stream and the Tortue River (L'Islet).
- On the east side: Bras de la rivière Ouelle, Bras du Nord-Est, Tenturette River, and Grand Calder River.
- On the south side: Bras d'Apic, Bras du Nord-Est, and Méchant Pouce River.
- On the west side: Petit Moulin River (L'Islet), rivière des Perdrix, and Bras Saint-Nicolas.
Where the River Begins: Lake Bringé
The Bras de Riche river starts at a place called Lake Bringé. This lake is about 0.8 kilometers (0.5 miles) long and sits high up at an altitude of 517 meters (1,696 feet). It's located in a mountainous area, right on the border between Saint-Cyrille-de-Lessard and Saint-Aubert. Lake Bringé is about 12.3 kilometers (7.6 miles) southeast of the St. Lawrence River.
The River's Journey and Flow
From Lake Bringé, the Bras de Riche flows for about 11.3 kilometers (7.0 miles). During its journey, the river drops a total of 366 meters (1,201 feet) in elevation. Here's how its path is divided:
- It flows 1.3 kilometers (0.8 miles) southwest through Saint-Cyrille-de-Lessard.
- Then, it continues 3.2 kilometers (2.0 miles) southwest, reaching the border of Saint-Cyrille-de-Lessard again.
- Next, it travels 2.7 kilometers (1.7 miles) southwest, passing a country road.
- It flows another 5.2 kilometers (3.2 miles) southwest, until it reaches Route 285.
- For 1.0 kilometer (0.6 miles), it flows west, picking up water from the Bras du Nord-Est river. This part of the river is on the border between Saint-Cyrille-de-Lessard and L'Islet (Saint-Eugène area).
- Finally, it flows 0.6 kilometers (0.4 miles) northwest until it meets another river.
Where the River Ends
The Bras de Riche river empties into the east bank of the Bras Saint-Nicolas. This meeting point is located just upstream from a bridge in a spot called "Les Chandelles." It's also downstream from the "Toupin waterfall" and about 2.9 kilometers (1.8 miles) northwest of the village center of Saint-Cyrille-de-Lessard.
The Name: Bras de Riche
The name "Bras de Riche" was officially recognized on May 31, 1983. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the official group in Quebec responsible for naming places.
