Brock River (Missisquoi River) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brock River |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Estrie |
| MRC | Brome-Missisquoi Regional County Municipality |
| Municipality | Sutton |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Confluence of mountain streams Sutton 553 m (1,814 ft) 45°05′31″N 72°30′53″W / 45.09194°N 72.51472°W |
| River mouth | Chenal de l'Île d'Orléans (Saint Lawrence River) Sutton 159 m (522 ft) 45°02′30″N 72°29′56″W / 45.04167°N 72.49889°W |
| Length | 6.9 km (4.3 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Missisquoi River, Missisquoi Bay, lake Champlain, Richelieu River, Saint Lawrence River |
The Brock River is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows through the town of Sutton. The river is located on the north side of the Missisquoi River.
You can get to the Brock River valley using Eastman Road. The main activity in this area is forestry, which means growing and cutting down trees. Recreational tourism is also popular, like hiking or enjoying nature.
The Brock River usually freezes from early December to late March. It's safest to walk on the ice from mid-December to mid-March. The amount of water in the river changes with the seasons and how much it rains. The river's water level is highest in March or April, which is called the spring flood.
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Where Does the Brock River Start?
The Brock River begins where several mountain streams meet. This starting point is near Mont Gagnon, a mountain about 849 meters (2,785 feet) high. It's also close to Mont Écho. The source is about 8.1 kilometers (5 miles) east of the center of Sutton village.
How the River Flows
From its source, the Brock River flows for about 6.9 kilometers (4.3 miles). As it flows, it drops about 394 meters (1,293 feet) in elevation.
The river flows in these main parts:
- It flows southeast for 3.6 kilometers (2.2 miles). Here, another mountain stream joins it from the northwest.
- It continues southeast for 1.3 kilometers (0.8 miles). Another mountain stream also joins it from the northwest.
- Finally, it flows southeast for 2.0 kilometers (1.2 miles). Along this part, it crosses two forest roads before reaching its end.
Where Does the Brock River End?
The Brock River flows into the north side of the Missisquoi River. This happens in the town of Sutton. The place where the rivers meet is across from a railway and a mountain.
This meeting point is about 3.7 kilometers (2.3 miles) north of the border between Canada and the United States. It is also about 11.7 kilometers (7.3 miles) southeast of the center of Sutton village.
What's in a Name?
The name "Brock River" was officially recognized on September 1, 1983. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the official body that names places in Quebec.
