Fortier River (Bécancour River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Fortier River |
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| Native name | Rivière Fortier |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Centre-du-Québec |
| MRC | L'Érable Regional County Municipality |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Forest and Montain streams Vianney 430 m (1,410 ft) 46°04′21″N 71°35′45″W / 46.072568°N 71.59591°W |
| River mouth | Bécancour River (via William Lake) Saint-Ferdinand 193 m (633 ft) 46°08′09″N 71°34′58″W / 46.13583°N 71.58278°W |
| Length | 8.8 km (5.5 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Bécancour River, St. Lawrence River |
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The Fortier River (called rivière Fortier in French) is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Bécancour River through William Lake. This river runs through the towns of Vianney and Saint-Ferdinand. Both towns are part of the L'Érable Regional County Municipality (MRC) in the Centre-du-Québec region.
Where the Fortier River Flows
The Fortier River is part of a larger system of waterways. A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a common river or lake.
Here are the main areas that share water with the Fortier River:
- North: The Bécancour River and Pinette stream.
- East: The Bécancour River.
- South: Gardner stream.
- West: Larose stream and Pinette stream.
The River's Journey
The Fortier River starts high up in the mountains. Its source is about 1.3 kilometres (0.81 mi) southwest of a mountain peak that is 506 metres (1,660 ft) tall. This starting point is also about 4.1 kilometres (2.5 mi) south of William Lake.
From its mountain source, the Fortier River flows for about 8.8 kilometres (5.5 mi). It generally moves north, dropping about 237 metres (778 ft) in elevation along the way.
The river's path can be split into two main parts:
- First Part: For the first 3.1 kilometres (1.9 mi), the river flows north. It crosses "Route de Vianney" and flows down the mountain until it reaches the 5th rang road.
- Second Part: The next 5.7 kilometres (3.5 mi) also flows north. During this part, it crosses the 6th rang road. It also collects water from Tanguay Lake (from the west) and Larose stream. The river then crosses Route 165 in a small area called Woodside.
The Fortier River finally empties into the southeast side of the Bécancour River. It does this by flowing into William Lake at the end of a small piece of land north of Langlois Bay. This meeting point is about 3.3 kilometres (2.1 mi) northwest of downtown Saint-Ferdinand.
Why is it Called Fortier River?
The name "Fortier" comes from a French family name.
The official name "rivière Fortier" was recognized on August 17, 1978, by the Commission de toponymie du Québec. This is the group in Quebec that names places.
