Coleraine River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Coleraine River |
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| Native name | Rivière Coleraine |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Chaudière-Appalaches |
| MRC | Les Appalaches Regional County Municipality |
| Municipality | Saint-Joseph-de-Coleraine and Disraeli |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Moutain streams Saint-Joseph-de-Coleraine 310 m (1,020 ft) 45°59′07″N 71°23′24″W / 45.985291°N 71.389887°W |
| River mouth | Saint-François River Disraeli (parish) 248 m (814 ft) 45°55′12″N 71°22′44″W / 45.92°N 71.37889°W |
| Length | 13.2 km (8.2 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Saint-François River, St. Lawrence River |
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The Coleraine River (called rivière Coleraine in French) is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into Lake Noir, which then connects to Lake Aylmer. Lake Aylmer is actually a wider part of the Saint-François River.
The Coleraine River flows through the towns of Saint-Joseph-de-Coleraine and Disraeli. These towns are in the Les Appalaches Regional County Municipality, which is part of the Chaudière-Appalaches region. This area is on the South Shore of the St. Lawrence River.
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Where Does the Coleraine River Flow?
The Coleraine River is part of a larger system of rivers and lakes. Rivers flow into areas called watersheds. The Coleraine River's main neighboring watersheds are:
- To the north: The Bécancour River, Noire River, Larochelle River, and Sunday River.
- To the east: The Saint-François River.
- To the south: Lake Aylmer and the Saint-François River.
- To the west: The Nicolet River, Osgood River, and Blanche River.
River's Starting Point
The Coleraine River begins in the mountains near Saint-Joseph-de-Coleraine. Its source is between Kerr Hill (to the west, 470 metres (1,540 ft) high) and Mont Oak (to the east, 459 metres (1,506 ft) high). The river starts about one kilometer north of an old quarry.
The River's Journey
From its start, the Coleraine River flows for about 13.2 kilometres (8.2 mi) (about 8 miles). As it flows, it drops about 62 metres (203 ft) (203 feet) in height.
Here's how its journey goes:
- It flows 5.4 kilometres (3.4 mi) south. It passes a small stream called the mine brook, which runs along Route 112.
- Then, it flows 0.5 kilometres (0.31 mi) south to a road bridge in the village of Saint-Joseph-de-Coleraine.
- Next, it travels 2.9 kilometres (1.8 mi) south, reaching the border between Saint-Joseph-de-Coleraine and Disraeli.
- It continues 1.7 kilometres (1.1 mi) south into Disraeli (parish). Here, the river widens and forms a small body of water.
- It flows 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) across this wider part of the river to another road bridge.
- Finally, it flows 1.2 kilometres (0.75 mi) south, crossing a second wide section of the river, until it reaches its end.
Where the River Ends
The Coleraine River flows into the northern part of Lac Noir (Black Lake). Lac Noir is about 2.3 kilometres (1.4 mi) long and sits at an altitude of 249 metres (817 ft). The Bisby River also flows into Lac Noir from the east.
Lac Noir then connects to Moose Bay, which is northeast of Lake Aylmer. Lake Aylmer is a large, wide part of the Saint-François River. The border between Disraeli (parish) and Disraeli (city) runs through the middle of Lac Noir.
Fun on the Water
The areas around Lake Aylmer, Lac Noir, and the lower part of the Coleraine River are popular for vacations. Many people enjoy boating and other water activities on these lakes and the river.
Also, Route 112 runs alongside the Coleraine River and Lac Noir for most of their length, making it easy to access the area.
Naming the River
The name "Rivière Coleraine" was officially recorded on December 5, 1968, by the Commission de toponymie du Québec. This commission is responsible for naming places in Quebec.
