Brisson River (rivière du Grand Touradi tributary) facts for kids
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Bas-Saint-Laurent |
| MRC | Rimouski-Neigette Regional County Municipality |
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| Main source | Mountain stream Réserve faunique Duchénier 295 m (968 ft) 48°08′34″N 68°34′53″W / 48.14278°N 68.58139°W |
| River mouth | Rivière du Grand Touradi Saint-Esprit 183 m (600 ft) 48°06′18″N 68°34′01″W / 48.10500°N 68.56694°W |
| Length | 6.5 km (4.0 mi) |
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The Brisson River (in French, Rivière Brisson) is a river located in Quebec, Canada. It flows through the Réserve faunique Duchénier (Duchénier Wildlife Reserve) and the municipality of Esprit-Saint. This river is part of a larger water system in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region.
The Brisson River flows into the Grand Touradi River. The Grand Touradi River then joins the Rimouski River, which eventually empties into the mighty St. Lawrence River near the city of Rimouski.
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The River's Journey
Where the Brisson River Starts
The Brisson River begins its journey at a place called Chasseur Lake. This lake is about 1.4 kilometers (0.9 miles) long and is located high up in the Notre Dame Mountains. It sits at an altitude of about 295 meters (968 feet). Another lake, Lac Ovale, helps feed Chasseur Lake. Both of these lakes are found within the beautiful Duchénier Wildlife Reserve.
Chasseur Lake is about 27 kilometers (16.8 miles) southeast of the coast of the St. Lawrence River. It is also quite close to the border of the municipality of Esprit-Saint.
How the River Flows
From Chasseur Lake, the Brisson River flows for about 6.5 kilometers (4 miles). Here's how its journey unfolds:
- For the first 1.8 kilometers (1.1 miles), it flows south through the Duchénier Wildlife Reserve.
- Then, it continues south for another 0.8 kilometers (0.5 miles).
- After that, it flows south for about 1.4 kilometers (0.9 miles) until it reaches the boundary of the Esprit-Saint municipality.
- It then turns southeast for 0.4 kilometers (0.25 miles), where it receives water from Lac Hélène.
- Finally, it flows southeast for 2.1 kilometers (1.3 miles), making a curve to the west before it joins another river.
Where the River Ends
The Brisson River flows into the north bank of the Grand Touradi River. The Grand Touradi River forms the southern edge of the Duchénier Wildlife Reserve. This meeting point of the two rivers is located about 33.8 kilometers (21 miles) southeast of the St. Lawrence River coast. It's also about 3.9 kilometers (2.4 miles) north of the village center of Esprit-Saint.
About the Name
The name "Rivière Brisson" was officially recognized on June 11, 1982, by the Commission de toponymie du Québec. This commission is responsible for naming places in Quebec.
