Bras de la Rivière Saint-Denis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bras de la Rivière Saint-Denis |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Bas-Saint-Laurent |
| MRC | Kamouraska Regional County Municipality |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Mountain and forest streams Mont-Carmel 391 metres (1,283 ft) 47°19′27″N 69°45′07″W / 47.324242°N 69.751812°W |
| River mouth | Kamouraska River Mont-Carmel 203 metres (666 ft) 47°21′50″N 69°48′48″W / 47.36389°N 69.81333°W |
| Length | 11.8 kilometres (7.3 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Saint-Denis River, Saint-Denis River, St. Lawrence River |
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The Bras de la Rivière Saint-Denis is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It's like a branch, or "arm" (bras in French), of the Saint-Denis River. This river eventually flows into the bigger Kamouraska River. The Kamouraska River then joins the mighty St. Lawrence River.
This river flows through the Côte-du-Sud region. You can find it in the towns of Mont-Carmel and Saint-Gabriel-Lalemant. These towns are part of the Kamouraska Regional County Municipality in Quebec, Canada.
Where Does the River Start and Go?
The Bras de la Rivière Saint-Denis begins its journey in a lake called Lac des Marais. This lake is about 0.8 kilometers long and sits high up at 390 meters. It's located in the town of Mont-Carmel. From there, the river generally flows towards the north-west.
The source of the river is deep within the Notre Dame Mountains. It's about 21.9 kilometers east of the St. Lawrence River's south coast. It's also 14.6 kilometers south-east of the village of Saint-Gabriel-Lalemant.
From its start, the Bras de la Rivière Saint-Denis flows for about 11.8 kilometers. It travels entirely through a forest area. Here's how its journey is divided:
- For 2.4 kilometers, it flows west in Mont-Carmel. It passes under a Canadian National railway bridge.
- Then, for 2.6 kilometers, it flows north. It reaches Davidson Lake, which is about 0.6 kilometers long. The river flows right through this lake. There's a marshy area next to the west side of the lake.
- Next, it flows west for 2.5 kilometers until it reaches a forest road.
- After that, it continues westward for 1.9 kilometers. This takes it to the southern border of the town of Saint-Gabriel-Lalemant.
- Finally, it flows north for 2.4 kilometers until it joins the Saint-Denis River.
This meeting point, or "confluence," is about 6.5 kilometers southwest of the village of Saint-Bruno-de-Kamouraska. It's also 10.1 kilometers east of Saint-Gabriel-de-Kamouraska. And it's 6.0 kilometers southeast of the village of Mont-Carmel.
What's in a Name?
The name "Bras de la Rivière Saint-Denis" was officially recognized on December 2, 1982. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec. This commission is in charge of naming places in Quebec.
