Dufour River facts for kids
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| Native name | Rivière Dufour |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Bas-Saint-Laurent |
| MRC | Kamouraska Regional County Municipality |
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| Main source | Agricultural streams Saint-Philippe-de-Néri 74 metres (243 ft) 47°28′47″N 69°50′44″W / 47.479608°N 69.845534°W |
| River mouth | Kamouraska River Saint-Pascal 20 metres (66 ft) 47°31′10″N 69°50′09″W / 47.51944°N 69.83583°W |
| Length | 5.1 kilometres (3.2 mi) |
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| Progression | Kamouraska River, St. Lawrence River |
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The Dufour River (in French: rivière Dufour) is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Kamouraska River. The Kamouraska River then joins the much larger Saint Lawrence River.
This river is found in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region of Quebec. It flows through the towns of Saint-Philippe-de-Néri and Saint-Pascal.
Where the River Flows
The Dufour River starts in the area of Saint-Philippe-de-Néri. Its source is about 6.7 kilometres (4.2 mi) southeast of Kamouraska Bay. This bay is on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River.
The river's starting point is also near the villages of Mont-Carmel, Saint-Philippe-de-Néri, and Saint-Pascal. The Quebec Place Names Commission calls this river a "stream."
River's Journey
The Dufour River flows for about 5.1 kilometres (3.2 mi). Here's how its journey unfolds:
- It flows 1.1 kilometres (0.68 mi) northeast through Saint-Philippe-de-Néri. This part ends at the border of Saint-Pascal.
- Next, it travels 2.6 kilometres (1.6 mi) northeast within Saint-Pascal. Along this stretch, it collects water from streams like the Creux stream.
- Finally, it flows 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi) north. It then reaches its end, joining the Kamouraska River. This meeting point is near the Autoroute 20 bridge.
The river's end is about 2.3 kilometres (1.4 mi) west of the village of Saint-Pacôme.
What's in a Name?
The name "Dufour" is a common French Canadian family name. The official name "Rivière Dufour" was made formal on June 29, 1983. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like Quebec's official naming committee.
