Goulet River (Bécancour River tributary) facts for kids
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| Native name | Rivière Goulet |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Centre-du-Québec |
| MRC | Arthabaska Regional County Municipality |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Agricultural and forest streams Saint-Rosaire 117 m (384 ft) 46°12′39″N 71°59′26″W / 46.210781°N 71.990593°W |
| River mouth | Bécancour River Bécancour 81 m (266 ft) 46°13′37″N 72°04′05″W / 46.22694°N 72.06805°W |
| Length | 10.1 km (6.3 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Bécancour River, St. Lawrence River |
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The Goulet River (which is rivière Goulet in French) is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Bécancour River. The Goulet River passes through the towns of Saint-Rosaire and Saint-Louis-de-Blandford. These towns are part of the Arthabaska Regional County Municipality (MRC) in the Centre-du-Québec region.
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Where the Goulet River Flows
The Goulet River is part of a larger system of waterways. It has several streams and rivers nearby that connect to it or flow alongside it.
Neighboring Waterways
- To the north, you'll find the Bécancour River and Lacasse stream.
- To the east, there's the Desharnais stream.
- To the south, it's near the Blanche River.
- And to the west, it's also close to the Bécancour River.
River's Journey
The Goulet River starts its journey in a place called the 2e rang of Saint-Louis-de-Blandford. From there, it flows for about 10.1 km (6.3 mi).
Here's how its path unfolds:
- For the first 4.0 km (2.5 mi), it flows west and then north through Saint-Rosaire. This part of the river reaches the border of Saint-Louis-de-Blandford.
- Next, it travels about 2.0 km (1.2 mi) westward until it reaches Route 165.
- Then, it continues west for another 3.5 km (2.2 mi), passing under Highway 20.
- Finally, it flows for about 0.6 km (0.37 mi) more to its end point.
Where the River Ends
The Goulet River eventually empties into the southeast side of the Bécancour River. This meeting point is located just east of the small village of Daveluyville.
Name of the River
The name "rivière Goulet" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like a special committee that names places in Quebec.
