Chaude River (Portneuf River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Chaude River |
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| Native name | Rivière Chaude |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie |
| Regional County Municipality | Portneuf Regional County Municipality |
| Municipalities | Portneuf, Sainte-Christine-d'Auvergne, Saint-Basile |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Confluence of two forest streams Portneuf, MRC Portneuf Regional County Municipality 130 m (430 ft) 46°47′10″N 71°56′44″W / 46.78600°N 71.94565°W |
| River mouth | Portneuf River Saint-Basile 50 m (160 ft) 46°44′44″N 71°49′44″W / 46.74556°N 71.82889°W |
| Length | 22.1 km (13.7 mi) |
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The Chaude River is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Portneuf River. You can find it in the Portneuf area. The river passes through the towns of Portneuf, Sainte-Christine-d'Auvergne, and Saint-Basile.
Most of the Chaude River flows through farms and forests. These areas are important for the local economy. Many roads help people get to different parts of the valley.
In winter, the river usually freezes over from early December to late March. It's safest to walk on the ice from late December to early March. The amount of water in the river changes with the seasons. More rain means higher water levels. The river often floods in March or April due to melting snow.
Where the Chaude River Starts
The Chaude River begins in a forest in the northern part of Portneuf. This starting point is in a flat area called the Saint-Laurent plain. It's located southeast of a place called Domaine-Allouette.
The river's source is:
- About 4.1 kilometres (2.5 mi) east of the Sainte-Anne River.
- About 3.6 kilometres (2.2 mi) southeast of the village of Sainte-Christine-d'Auvergne.
- About 9.8 kilometres (6.1 mi) west of the village of Saint-Basile.
- About 10.0 kilometres (6.2 mi) west of where the Chaude River ends.
How the River Flows
From its start, the Chaude River flows for about 22.1 kilometres (13.7 mi). It drops about 80 metres (260 ft) in height along its path.
Here's how it flows:
- It first goes about 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) north, making a big loop to the west. It then meets another small stream.
- Next, it flows 2.1 kilometres (1.3 mi) northeast to a bend.
- Then, it goes 2.2 kilometres (1.4 mi) southeast until it reaches the Aulnages stream.
- It continues 2.0 kilometres (1.2 mi) northeast, curving southeast, until it reaches the chemin du rang Saint-Joseph road.
- For 8.5 kilometres (5.3 mi), it flows east through farmland. Along this part, it collects water from the Rosa stream and crosses the Saint Joseph road. It also crosses the Alain route twice before reaching the Côme-Lavallée road.
- Finally, it flows 3.8 kilometres (2.4 mi) southeast, winding past the west side of Saint-Basile. It crosses the rang Saint-Georges road before reaching its mouth.
The Chaude River empties into the northwest side of the Portneuf River. From there, the water travels about 12.0 kilometres (7.5 mi) down the Portneuf River. The Portneuf River then winds southwest through the St. Lawrence plain until it reaches the St. Lawrence River.
What "Chaude" Means
The word "Chaude" in French means "hot." When this word is used for rivers in Canada, it often means that the water is warm enough to stop ice from forming on the surface during winter. This is why the river is called "Rivière Chaude."
The name "Rivière Chaude" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is a group that names places in Quebec.
