Godefroy River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Godefroy River |
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| Native name | Rivière Godefroy |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Centre-du-Québec |
| MRC | Bécancour Regional County Municipality |
| City | Bécancour |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Lake Saint-Paul Bécancour 8 m (26 ft) 46°17′37″N 72°30′30″W / 46.293606°N 72.508261°W |
| River mouth | St. Lawrence River Bécancour 5 m (16 ft) 46°18′44″N 72°32′20″W / 46.31222°N 72.53889°W |
| Length | 3.5 km (2.2 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | St. Lawrence River |
| Tributaries |
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The Godefroy River (in French: rivière Godefroy) is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the mighty St. Lawrence River. This river is located in the town of Bécancour, which is in the Centre-du-Québec region.
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Where the Godefroy River Flows
The Godefroy River is surrounded by other important waterways.
- To the north, it's near the huge St. Lawrence River.
- To the east, you'll find the Bécancour River.
- To the south, there's the Blanche River.
- To the west, there's a smaller stream called Arsenault.
The Source of the River
The Godefroy River begins at a place called Lake Saint-Paul. This lake is about 4.9 kilometers (3 miles) long. It sits at an elevation of about 6 meters (20 feet) above sea level. You can find Lake Saint-Paul very close to where two major highways, Highway 55 and Highway 30, meet. It's also south of the Laviolette Bridge, which crosses the St. Lawrence River.
The River's Journey
From Lake Saint-Paul, the Godefroy River flows for about 0.8 kilometers (0.5 miles) to the west. It then crosses Highway 30. After that, it travels about 2.7 kilometers (1.7 miles) to the northwest. The river ends its journey by flowing into the southeast shore of the Estuary of Saint Lawrence. This meeting point is about 1.4 kilometers (0.9 miles) downstream from the Laviolette Bridge. The Laviolette Bridge connects the cities of Trois-Rivières and Bécancour.
The Name of the River
The name "Godefroy River" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is a group in Quebec responsible for naming places.
