Bras du Nord-Est (Bras de Riche) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bras du Nord-Est |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Chaudière-Appalaches |
| MRC | L'Islet Regional County Municipality |
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| Main source | Lac des Plaines Saint-Cyrille-de-Lessard 390 metres (1,280 ft) 47°03′58″N 70°08′19″W / 47.066117°N 70.138691°W |
| River mouth | Bras de Riche Saint-Cyrille-de-Lessard 174 metres (571 ft) 47°02′51″N 70°18′14″W / 47.0475°N 70.30389°W |
| Length | 24.7 kilometres (15.3 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Bras de Riche, Bras Saint-Nicolas, rivière du Sud (Montmagny), St. Lawrence River |
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The Bras du Nord-Est (which means North-East Arm in English) is a river located in Canada, specifically in the province of Quebec. It flows entirely within the municipality of Saint-Cyrille-de-Lessard. This river is part of the Chaudière-Appalaches region and the L'Islet Regional County Municipality.
The Bras du Nord-Est is a smaller river that feeds into the Bras de Riche. The Bras de Riche then flows into the Bras Saint-Nicolas. Finally, the Bras Saint-Nicolas joins the rivière du Sud (Montmagny), which eventually reaches the mighty St. Lawrence River.
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The Journey of the Bras du Nord-Est River
The Bras du Nord-Est river is about 24.7 kilometres (15.3 mi) (about 15 miles) long. It starts high up in the mountains and makes its way down to join other rivers.
Where the River Begins
The Bras du Nord-Est starts at a lake called "lac des Plaines." This lake is about 2.3 kilometres (1.4 mi) (1.4 miles) long and sits at an altitude of 390 metres (1,280 ft) (1,280 feet) above sea level. It's located in a mountainous area, partly in Saint-Cyrille-de-Lessard and partly near Tourville. This starting lake is quite far from the St. Lawrence River, about 16.1 kilometres (10.0 mi) (10 miles) to the southeast.
The River's Path
From lac des Plaines, the Bras du Nord-Est flows mostly west.
- For about 16.6 kilometres (10.3 mi) (10.3 miles), it flows west through Saint-Cyrille-de-Lessard. It crosses a road about 2.2 kilometres (1.4 mi) (1.4 miles) northeast of the village.
- Then, it continues west for another 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) (1.6 miles). During this part, it crosses Route 285, which is about 0.8 kilometres (0.50 mi) (0.5 miles) northwest of the village.
- Finally, the river flows northwest for 3.4 kilometres (2.1 mi) (2.1 miles) until it meets the Bras de Riche.
Where the River Ends
The Bras du Nord-Est joins the Bras de Riche river. This meeting point is located about 2.3 kilometres (1.4 mi) (1.4 miles) northwest of the center of the village of Saint-Cyrille-de-Lessard.
Neighboring Rivers and Streams
The area around the Bras du Nord-Est river is surrounded by other important water systems. These are called "watersheds."
- To the north, you'll find the Bras de Riche, Sauvage brook, and Trois Saumons lake.
- To the east, there are the Bras de la rivière Ouelle, Ouelle River, and Grand Calder River.
- To the south, you can find the Bras d'Apic, Bouteille stream, and Méchant Pouce River.
- To the west, there are the rivière des Perdrix and Bras Saint-Nicolas.
What's in a Name?
The name "Bras du Nord-Est" was officially recognized on May 31, 1983. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is a group in Quebec responsible for naming places.
