Chaude River (La Grande Rivière) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Chaude River |
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| Native name | Rivière Chaude |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Bas-Saint-Laurent |
| Regional County Municipality | Kamouraska |
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| Main source | Confluence of two forest streams Mont-Carmel 381 m (1,250 ft) 47°17′18″N 69°45′51″W / 47.288299°N 69.764265°W |
| River mouth | La Grande Rivière Saint-Onésime-d'Ixworth 153 m (502 ft) 47°18′07″N 69°54′13″W / 47.30194°N 69.90361°W |
| Length | 22.1 km (13.7 mi) |
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The Chaude River is a river located in Quebec, Canada. It flows through several towns, including Mont-Carmel, Saint-Gabriel-Lalemant, and Saint-Onésime-d'Ixworth. This river is part of the Kamouraska area, which is in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region.
The Chaude River is a tributary, meaning it's a smaller river that flows into a larger one. It flows into the Grande Rivière. The Grande Rivière then flows into the Ouelle River, and finally, the Ouelle River joins the mighty St. Lawrence River.
Where Does the Chaude River Flow?
The Chaude River begins its journey at a lake called Lac Chaudière. This lake is about 2.7 kilometers (1.7 miles) long and sits high up in the Notre Dame Mountains. It's located in the town of Mont-Carmel.
From its starting point, the Chaude River flows for about 15.1 kilometers (9.4 miles). Here's how its path generally goes:
- It flows south for about 1.4 kilometers (0.9 miles) in Mont-Carmel.
- Then, it turns northwest for about 1.0 kilometer (0.6 miles). Here, another stream joins it.
- Next, it heads northeast for about 3.3 kilometers (2.1 miles), passing by the Canadian National railway tracks.
- It then flows west for another 3.3 kilometers (2.1 miles), reaching the border of Saint-Gabriel-Lalemant.
- The river continues west for 2.0 kilometers (1.2 miles) within Saint-Gabriel-Lalemant, until it reaches the border of Saint-Onésime-d'Ixworth.
- Finally, it flows west for 4.1 kilometers (2.5 miles) until it meets the Grande Rivière.
The place where the Chaude River joins the Grande Rivière is in the town of Saint-Onésime-d'Ixworth. This meeting point is just a short distance upstream from a covered bridge.
What Does "Chaude River" Mean?
The name "Chaude River" was officially recognized on December 2, 1975. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is a group in Quebec responsible for naming places. The name "Chaude" means "hot" in French. Rivers are often named for their features or what they are near.
