Bras du Nord (Valin River tributary) facts for kids
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean |
| Regional County Municipality | Le Fjord-du-Saguenay Regional County Municipality |
| Municipalities | Mont-Valin (TNO) and Saint-David-de-Falardeau |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Mountain creek Mont-Valin, MRC Le Fjord-du-Saguenay Regional County Municipality 389 m (1,276 ft) 48°49′30″N 71°02′57″W / 48.82500°N 71.04921°W |
| River mouth | Valin River Saint-David-de-Falardeau 180 m (590 ft) 48°33′46″N 70°59′44″W / 48.56278°N 70.99555°W |
| Length | 30.6 km (19.0 mi) |
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The Bras du Nord is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Valin River. The river runs through the Mont-Valin area and the town of Saint-David-de-Falardeau. These places are part of the Le Fjord-du-Saguenay Regional County Municipality.
The Bras du Nord is located in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region. Forest roads run along the river. These roads help with logging and outdoor activities like hiking. The river usually freezes from late November to early April. It's safe to walk on the ice from mid-December to late March.
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River's Journey
The Bras du Nord starts from a mountain stream. This stream is high up, at about 389 meters (1,276 feet) above sea level. The source is located in the Mont-Valin area.
Where the River Flows
The Bras du Nord flows for about 30.6 kilometers (19 miles). It travels through different areas before joining the Valin River.
- First, it flows southeast for 5.5 km (3.4 mi). It passes the Bérubé stream.
- Then, it continues southeast for 9.0 km (5.6 mi). Here, it meets the Romeo stream.
- Next, it goes southeast for 3.8 km (2.4 mi). It reaches the Bras de Fer stream.
- After that, it turns southwest for 8.1 km (5.0 mi). It curves around a mountain.
- Finally, it flows southeast for 4.2 km (2.6 mi) to its end.
River's End
The Bras du Nord empties into the Valin River. This meeting point is near a waterfall called Chute à Banc d'oeuvre. From there, the water flows into the Saguenay River. Eventually, it reaches the St. Lawrence River near Tadoussac.
River's Name History
The Bras du Nord river was once called "Rivière Falardeau." This name came from the Falardeau township in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region.
Why the Name Changed
The old name honored Antoine-Sébastien Falardeau. He was a famous painter from Quebec. He was born in 1822 and passed away in 1889. Falardeau spent most of his painting career in Italy. He was known for making excellent copies of famous paintings.
In 1846, Falardeau moved to Florence, Italy. He became very well-known there. He even returned to Canada briefly in 1862 and 1882 to show his art. The Canadian government asked him to paint a portrait of Joseph-Adolphe Chapleau. He was a former leader of Quebec.
The name of the river was officially changed to "Bras du Nord" on April 8, 1975. This change was made by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which names places in Quebec.
