Carmel River (Nicolet Southwest River) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Carmel River |
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| Native name | Rivière Carmel |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Estrie |
| MRC | Nicolet-Yamaska Regional County Municipality |
| Municipality | Sainte-Perpétue, La Visitation-de-Yamaska, Sainte-Monique |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Agriculture Streams Saint-Léonard-d'Aston 65 m (213 ft) 46°05′19″N 72°29′36″W / 46.08851°N 72.49341°W |
| River mouth | Nicolet Southwest River Sainte-Perpétue 45 m (148 ft) 46°07′38″N 72°36′56″W / 46.12729°N 72.6156°W |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Nicolet Southwest River, Nicolet River, St. Lawrence River |
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The Carmel River is a small river in Quebec, Canada. In French, it's called rivière Carmel. It flows into the Nicolet Southwest River. This river passes through a few towns. These towns are Sainte-Perpétue, Sainte-Monique, and La Visitation-de-Yamaska. It is located in the Nicolet-Yamaska Regional County Municipality. This area is part of the Centre-du-Québec region.
Where the Carmel River Flows
The Carmel River is surrounded by other rivers and streams. These are called its "hydrographic slopes." Think of them as nearby water areas.
Neighboring Waterways
- To the north: Leblanc stream and the Nicolet River.
- To the east: The Nicolet River.
- To the south: The Nicolet Southwest River and the Lafont River.
- To the west: The Nicolet Southwest River.
River's Journey
The Carmel River starts in an area with lots of farms. This spot is northeast and east of the village of Sainte-Perpétue. It begins near the rang Saint-Charles road.
The river then flows towards the east. It continues through farmland. It crosses route 259 in Sainte-Perpétue. After that, it goes through the southern part of Sainte-Monique. Finally, it flows into the town of La Visitation-de-Yamaska.
The Carmel River ends by joining the Nicolet Southwest River. It flows into the northeast side of this river, at a bend in the river.
What's in a Name?
The name "Rivière Carmel" was officially recognized. This happened on August 8, 1977. The Commission de toponymie du Québec made it official. This group is in charge of naming places in Quebec.
