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Chaudière
Country Canada
Province Quebec
Region Côte-Nord
Physical characteristics
Main source Chaudière Lake
Lac-Ashuapmushuan, Quebec (unorganized territory), MRC Le Domaine-du-Roy, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec
406 m (1,332 ft)
49°26′13″N 74°03′34″W / 49.43694°N 74.05944°W / 49.43694; -74.05944
River mouth Normandin River
Lac-Ashuapmushuan, Quebec (unorganized territory), MRC Le Domaine-du-Roy, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec
383 m (1,257 ft)
49°20′27″N 73°58′21″W / 49.34083°N 73.97250°W / 49.34083; -73.97250
Length 85 km (53 mi)
Basin features
Tributaries
  • Left:
    • (upstream)
    • outlet of lake Achen
    • outlet of lakes Castonguay
    • and des Sagitaires
    • Atouk creek
    • outlet of set of lakes such Urcuit
    • outlet of lake Horus
    • outlet of lakes Caporal and Fémur
    • outlet of lake Menneron.
  • Right:
    • (upstream)
    • outlet of lake Semond
    • outlet of lakes Lutran
    • and du Lion
    • outlet of lakes Rabot and Ledden
    • outlet of lakes Meté
    • and de l'Épave
    • outlet of lake Praslin, lac du Bonhomme
    • outlet of lakes Acy and Écublé
    • outlet of lakes du Satyre and Eaton
    • outlet of lake Targé
    • outlet of lakes Melrand and Argein
    • (via the lake de la Navette)
    • outlet of lake Sifflet.

The Chaudière River is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Normandin River. This river is found in a special area called Lac-Ashuapmushuan, Quebec, which is an unorganized territory. It's part of the Le Domaine-du-Roy region in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean.

The Chaudière River flows through several townships like Vimont and Mance. The main activities in this area are forestry (cutting down trees for wood) and recreational tourism (fun activities like hiking or fishing).

A major road, Quebec route 167, crosses the lower part of the river. The Canadian National Railway also runs alongside this road. Another forest road, R0210, helps people get to the upper parts of the river valley.

The river usually freezes over from early November until mid-May. It's generally safe to walk or travel on the ice from mid-November to mid-April.

River's Journey

The Chaudière River starts at a place called Lake Chaudière. This lake is about 3.2 kilometers (2 miles) long. It sits at an altitude of 422 meters (1,385 feet) above sea level.

Where the River Begins

The very beginning of the Chaudière River is in the Mance township. From Lake Chaudière, the river flows for about 42.3 kilometers (26.3 miles).

Upper Part of the River

The first part of the river, about 21.7 kilometers (13.5 miles) long, is called the "Upper Chaudière River."

  • It flows southwest towards Lake de la Navette.
  • Then it crosses Lake Shuttle, which is fed by other lakes like Melrand.
  • It continues southeast, going through Kelly Lake and Cawood Lake.
  • After that, it flows south through Pillar Lake.
  • Finally, it winds southwest and crosses the southeastern part of Lac du Bonhomme. This lake is fed by many smaller lakes.

Lower Part of the River

The next part, about 20.6 kilometers (12.8 miles) long, is the "Lower Chaudière River."

  • From Lac du Bonhomme, it flows south to a bridge on forest road R0210.
  • It then winds south, making a loop to the southwest.
  • It continues winding south, picking up water from lakes like Castonguay.
  • It flows south again, collecting water from Semond Lake, until it reaches Quebec route 167.
  • The river then crosses the Canadian National Railway and a small lake before reaching its end.

Where the River Ends

The Chaudière River joins the Normandin River. This meeting point is about 8 kilometers (5 miles) northeast of Nicabau Lake. The Normandin River then flows southeast for about 24.9 kilometers (15.5 miles) into Ashuapmushuan Lake. From there, the water continues into the Ashuapmushuan River, which is 193 kilometers (120 miles) long. The Ashuapmushuan River eventually flows into Lac Saint-Jean.

Surrounding Waters

The Chaudière River is surrounded by many other rivers and lakes. These are called hydrographic slopes.

Naming the River

The name "Rivière Chaudière" became official on December 5, 1968. This was decided by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like a special committee that names places in Quebec.

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