Bruyère River facts for kids

The Bruyère River is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Dorval River. The river is located in the town of Larouche, within the Le Fjord-du-Saguenay Regional County Municipality. This area is part of the larger Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region.

The Bruyère River valley is important for its forests and farms. Road 170, also known as Boulevard du Royaume, helps people get to this area. Logging is the main job here, and farming is the second most important.

The river usually freezes over from early December to late March. However, it's generally safe to walk or play on the ice from mid-December to mid-March.

River's Journey

The Bruyère River starts at a lake called Lac Potvin. This lake is about 2.0 km (1.2 mi) long and sits at an altitude of 184 m (604 ft). The lake looks like a crescent moon shape that opens to the north.

The source of the river is located:

• About 1.5 km (0.93 mi) south of an old train station.
• About 1.5 km (0.93 mi) south of the Dorval River.
• About 1.7 km (1.1 mi) southeast of Route 170.
• About 6.3 km (3.9 mi) southeast of the center of Larouche.

The Bruyère River flows for about 12.4 km (7.7 mi). It drops about 34 m (112 ft) in height along its path. The river mostly flows through forests, but sometimes it passes through farmland.

Its path includes:

• Flowing 2.1 km (1.3 mi) northwest, then turning north, until it reaches the Canadian National Railway tracks.
• Flowing 7.0 km (4.3 mi) west, following the Canadian National Railway tracks and Route 170, until it makes a turn.
• Flowing 3.3 km (2.1 mi) northwest, then bending north, until it reaches its end.

Where the River Ends

The Bruyère River flows into the south bank of the Dorval River. This meeting point is located:

• About 0.8 km (0.50 mi) northeast of a curve in Route 170.
• About 5.9 km (3.7 mi) south of the Saguenay River.
• About 6.3 km (3.9 mi) northwest of Cascouia Bay.

From where the Bruyère River joins the Dorval River, the water then flows for about 26.2 km (16.3 mi) northwest along the Dorval River. After that, it joins the Saguenay River and flows for about 123 km (76 mi) east to Tadoussac. At Tadoussac, the Saguenay River flows into the Saint Lawrence Estuary, which is a large arm of the sea.

River's Name

The name "Bruyère River" was officially recognized on January 8, 1981. This was done by the Place Names Bank of the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is a group that names places in Quebec.

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