Felton River facts for kids
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Felton River seen from Highway 108 north towards Baie Sauvage.
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| Native name | Rivière Felton |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Estrie |
| MRC | Le Haut-Saint-François Regional County Municipality |
| Municipality | Weedon |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Confluence of Noire River and Blanche River Saint-Romain 361 m (1,184 ft) 45°41′23″N 71°06′33″W / 45.689828°N 71.109101°W |
| River mouth | Grand lac Saint François Saint-Romain 289 m (948 ft) 45°47′19″N 71°08′32″W / 45.78861°N 71.14222°W |
| Length | 14.3 km (8.9 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Saint-François River, St. Lawrence River |
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The Felton River (or rivière Felton in French) is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into Grand lac Saint François, which is the main lake where the Saint-François River begins. The Felton River flows through the town of Saint-Romain. This area is part of the Le Granit Regional County Municipality (often called an MRC) in the Estrie region. This region is located on the south side of the St. Lawrence River.
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Where is the Felton River Located?
The Felton River is in the province of Quebec, Canada. It is found in the Estrie administrative region. The river flows through the Le Haut-Saint-François Regional County Municipality, specifically the town of Weedon and Saint-Romain.
What are the Neighboring Waterways?
The Felton River has several important waterways nearby. These are called hydrographic slopes.
- To the north: Grand lac Saint François and Baie Sauvage.
- To the east: Noire River (Felton River tributary) and Rouge brook.
- To the south: Sauvage River (Felton River tributary) and Blanche River (Felton River tributary).
- To the west: Legendre River.
Where Does the Felton River Start?
The Felton River begins where two other rivers meet. These are the Noire River and the Blanche River. This meeting point is called a confluence. It is in the southern part of Saint-Romain. This starting point is about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) northwest of the border between Nantes and Saint-Romain. The river starts at an elevation of about 361 meters (1,184 feet) above sea level.
How Does the Felton River Flow?
From where it starts, the Felton River winds its way for about 7.7 kilometers (4.8 miles) to the northwest. It crosses Highway 108 along the way. Then, it meets the Legendre River, which flows in from the west.
After that, the Felton River flows north for about 5.5 kilometers (3.4 miles). Here, it meets the Sauvage River (Felton River tributary), which comes from the east. Finally, it flows another 1.1 kilometers (0.7 miles) north until it reaches its mouth.
Where Does the Felton River End?
The Felton River flows into Grand lac Saint François. It specifically ends on the south shore of Baie Sauvage, which is a part of the lake. This ending point is also in Saint-Romain. The elevation at its mouth is about 289 meters (948 feet) above sea level. From Grand lac Saint François, the water continues into the Saint-François River and then eventually into the St. Lawrence River.
What is the Meaning of "Felton"?
The name "Felton" is a family name that comes from England. This name is also used for towns and places in other countries. You can find places called Felton in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
The official name "Rivière Felton" was recorded on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the organization in Quebec that names places.
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Felton River seen from Highway 108 north towards Baie Sauvage.
