Cliche River facts for kids
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| Native name | Rivière Cliche |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Administrative region | Chaudière-Appalaches |
| RCM | Robert-Cliche Regional County Municipality, La Nouvelle-Beauce Regional County Municipality |
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| Main source | Forested streams La Guadeloupe 497 metres (1,631 ft) 46°18′55″N 71°00′35″W / 46.315353°N 71.009616°W |
| River mouth | Chaudière River Saint-Joseph-des-Érables 139 metres (456 ft) 46°20′21″N 70°55′30″W / 46.33916°N 70.925°W |
| Length | 8.4 kilometres (5.2 mi) |
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| Progression | Chaudière River, St. Lawrence |
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The Cliche River (called rivière Cliche in French) is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Chaudière River, which then joins the mighty St. Lawrence River. This river runs through the towns of Saint-Frédéric and Saint-Joseph-des-Érables.
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Where the Cliche River Flows
The Cliche River starts in the eastern part of a mountain near Saint-Frédéric. This starting point is about 3.1 kilometers (1.9 miles) northwest of the village of Saint-Frédéric.
River's Journey
The Cliche River is about 8.4 kilometers (5.2 miles) long. It flows in different directions as it makes its way:
- It first flows southeast for about 0.7 kilometers (0.4 miles).
- Then, it continues southeast for another 1.2 kilometers (0.7 miles).
- After that, it turns northeast for 2.6 kilometers (1.6 miles).
- It keeps going northeast for 2.1 kilometers (1.3 miles) until it reaches the town of Saint-Joseph-des-Érables.
- Finally, it flows eastward for 1.8 kilometers (1.1 miles) until it meets the Chaudière River.
Where the River Ends
The Cliche River joins the Chaudière River in Saint-Joseph-des-Érables. This meeting point is about 3.8 kilometers (2.4 miles) upstream from the bridge in the village of Vallée-Jonction.
Neighboring Rivers
The Cliche River is part of a larger system of rivers. Here are some of the rivers and streams that are close to it:
- To the north: Lessard River, Nadeau River, Savoie River, and the Chaudière River.
- To the east: The Chaudière River.
- To the south: Castors stream, Ormes stream, rivière des Fermes, and Cinque River.
- To the west: The Lessard River.
Naming the River
The name "Rivière Cliche" was officially recognized on August 28, 1980, by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the organization responsible for naming places in Quebec.
