Chibouet River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Chibouet River |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Montérégie |
| Regional County Municipality | Les Maskoutains Regional County Municipality |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Various agricol streams Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot 73 m (240 ft) 45°44′42″N 72°41′02″W / 45.74500°N 72.68389°W |
| River mouth | Yamaska River Saint-Hugues 7 m (23 ft) 45°47′02″N 72°52′23″W / 45.78389°N 72.87305°W |
| Length | 36.9 km (22.9 mi) |
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The Chibouet River is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Yamaska River. This river runs through several towns. These include Saint-Nazaire-d'Acton, Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot, and Saint-Hugues. It is located in the Montérégie region. This area is on the South Shore of the Saint Lawrence River.
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Where Does the Chibouet River Flow?
The Chibouet River is surrounded by other waterways. To the north, you'll find the David River. To the east are the Rivière le Renne and Duncan River. South of the Chibouet are the Cournoyer-Lajoie stream and rivière La Cavée. To the west, it meets the Yamaska River.
Starting Point of the River
The Chibouet River begins from many small streams. These streams drain farms near the hamlet of Royville. This area is in the town of Saint-Nazaire-d'Acton. It's southeast of the village of Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot. It's also west of the village of Saint-Nazaire-d'Acton.
The River's Journey
The Chibouet River flows for about 36.9 km (22.9 mi). It starts in agricultural areas.
First Part of the River
The river begins where the Brunelle stream and Chicane stream meet. This is in Saint-Nazaire-d'Acton. From here, the river flows mostly south. It passes by the Gilas-Boucher stream. Then it reaches the rang Sainte-Hélène road. Finally, it flows north to cross Highway 20. This first part is about 10.8 kilometres (6.7 mi) long.
Middle Part of the River
After crossing Highway 20, the river continues its journey. It flows north through more farmland. It winds a lot in this section. It passes the Lachance stream and the Belval stream. This part of the river is about 19.4 kilometres (12.1 mi) long.
Last Part of the River
The river then turns west. It continues to wind through the landscape. It passes the 2nd rang stream. It also passes the discharge of the Three or Five. The river then crosses Route 224. It flows past the south side of the village of Saint-Hugues. This final section is about 6.7 kilometres (4.2 mi) long.
Where the River Ends
The Chibouet River flows into the Yamaska River. It joins the Yamaska River on its east bank. This meeting point is near Saint-Hugues. It's about 1.0 kilometre (0.62 mi) downstream from the Dix-Huit stream. It's also 1.2 kilometres (0.75 mi) upstream from the outlet of Lac Pelletier.
What's in a Name?
The Chibouet River used to have a different name. It was called "Sciebouette."
The name "Rivière Chibouet" became official on December 5, 1968. This was decided by the Commission de toponymie du Québec. This commission is in charge of naming places in Quebec.
