Grand River Bostonnais facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Grand River Bostonnais |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Lake Vesses-de-Loup 360 m (1,180 ft) |
| River mouth | Batiscan River, Rivière-à-Pierre, Quebec 160 m (520 ft) 46°59′41″N 72°16′25″W / 46.99472°N 72.27361°W |
| Basin features | |
| River system | St. Lawrence River |
The Grand River Bostonnais is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows through the town of Rivière-à-Pierre. This river is part of the Portneuf Regional County Municipality area. The land around the river is mostly mountains and forests. From November to April, the river's surface freezes over.
River's Journey: Where it Flows
This river is part of the Batiscanie region. It flows towards the southeast. The river travels through a small valley for about 15.2 kilometres (9.4 mi). It winds through mountainous land before it joins the Batiscan River. This meeting point is in the town of Rivière-à-Pierre. The place where the Grand River Bostonnais meets the Batiscan River is about 2.8 kilometres (1.7 mi) upstream from where the Rivière-à-Pierre itself joins the Batiscan River.
Starting Points of the River
The main source of the Grand River Bostonnais is "Lake Vesses-de-Loup". This lake is very high up, about 360 metres (1,180 ft) above sea level. From this lake, the water flows down through nine other lakes. These lakes include Lepiota, "de la Grande Recoupe" (Great Trimming), Dubord, and "lac du Barrage" (Lake of the Dam).
- A section of the river is 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi) long. This part flows between "Lac de la Grande Recoupe" and Lake Dubord.
- Another section is 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi) long. This part flows between "Lac du barrage" and the Batiscan River.
There's also a second starting point for the Grand River Bostonnais. This is Lake Guilbeault. Water from Lake Guilbeault flows for about 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) before it joins the Grand River Bostonnais. This flow passes through two smaller lakes, one of which is "Petit lac Guilbeault" (Little Lake Guilbeault).
What's in a Name? The Meaning of "Bostonnais"
The name "Bostonnais" comes from the French language. It means "people living in Boston". Boston is a city in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
The official name "Grand River Bostonnais" was recorded on May 7, 1981. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec. This group is in charge of naming places in Quebec.
