Brûlée River (Portneuf River tributary) facts for kids
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean and Côte-Nord |
| Regional County Municipality | Le Fjord-du-Saguenay Regional County Municipality and La Haute-Côte-Nord Regional County Municipality |
| Unorganized territory | Lac-au-Brochet |
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| Main source | Plat Lake Lac-au-Brochet, MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord Regional County Municipality, Côte-Nord, Quebec, Canada 677 m (2,221 ft) 48°54′17″N 69°58′45″W / 48.90472°N 69.97928°W |
| River mouth | Portneuf River (Côte-Nord) Lac-au-Brochet 401 m (1,316 ft) 48°57′31″N 70°07′19″W / 48.95861°N 70.12194°W |
| Length | 20.7 km (12.9 mi) |
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The Brûlée River (which means burnt river in English) is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Portneuf River, which then empties into the Saint Lawrence River. This river is found in two main areas of Quebec:
- The Côte-Nord region, specifically in a wild area called Lac-au-Brochet.
- The Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, in another wild area known as Mont-Valin.
A special forest road helps people get around the Brûlée River valley. It goes north towards the Lac Émilien area. Other smaller forest roads are also used for logging and for people enjoying nature.
The main activities in this area are outdoor recreation and tourism. Logging is also an important activity. The Brûlée River usually freezes over from late November to early April. It's generally safe to walk or play on the ice from mid-December to late March.
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About the Brûlée River's Location
The Brûlée River is surrounded by many other rivers and lakes. Here are some of the main ones nearby:
- North: Lac Emmuraillé, Dégelis Lake, Portneuf River, Andrieux River.
- East: Sault aux Cochons river, Bouleaux stream, Portneuf East River.
- South: Portneuf river, Liégeois stream, Escoumins River.
- West: Patien Lake, Portneuf River, Laflamme Lake, Poulin-De Courval Lake.
Where the River Starts
The Brûlée River begins at a place called Plat Lake. This lake is about 0.75 kilometres (0.47 mi) long and sits at an elevation of about 680 metres (2,230 ft). It's located in a forest area within Lac-au-Brochet.
How the River Flows
From Plat Lake, the Brûlée River flows for about 20.7 kilometres (12.9 mi). It generally heads north, winding through the landscape.
- It first goes north, then west, passing through lakes like Maribou and Lac à l'Eau Claire.
- It continues north, curving west, and flows through Lake Bellechasse. This lake is interesting because it sits right on the border between the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean and Côte-Nord regions. A fire tower used to be on a mountain nearby, which was 734 metres (2,408 ft) high.
- The river then flows north through a deep valley.
- After that, it turns west, crossing the boundary between the Lac-au-Brochet and Le Fjord-du-Saguenay Regional County Municipality areas. It meanders quite a bit here.
- Finally, it continues winding west until it reaches its end.
Where the River Ends
The Brûlée River empties into the eastern side of Lac Patien. The Portneuf River then flows out of Lac Patien to the south. This meeting point of the Brûlée River is located in the Mont-Valin area.
From where the Brûlée River joins the Portneuf River, the water travels about 118.8 kilometres (73.8 mi). It first goes south, then generally southeast. It follows the Portneuf River all the way to the northwest shore of the St. Lawrence Estuary, near Portneuf-sur-Mer.
Why it's Called Brûlée River
The name "Rivière Brûlée" was officially recognized on June 10, 1982. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the group in charge of naming places in Quebec.
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