L'Abbé River (Bulstrode River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids L'Abbé River |
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| Native name | Rivière L'Abbé |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Centre-du-Québec |
| MRC | Arthabaska Regional County Municipality |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Various agricultural streams Princeville 158 m (518 ft) 46°08′16″N 71°51′21″W / 46.13791°N 71.85579°W |
| River mouth | Bulstrode River Victoriaville 134 m (440 ft) 46°04′42″N 71°57′50″W / 46.07833°N 71.96389°W |
| Length | 13.8 km (8.6 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Bulstrode River, Nicolet River, St. Lawrence River |
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The L'Abbé River (which is rivière L'Abbé in French) is a waterway in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Bulstrode River near the town of Victoriaville. This area is part of the Arthabaska Regional County Municipality in the Centre-du-Québec region.
The L'Abbé River mostly flows through farmland.
River's Journey
The L'Abbé River starts from small streams in farm areas. These streams are found northwest of Norbertville and south of the Bulstrode River.
From its start, the river flows for about 13.8 kilometres (8.6 mi) (about 8.6 miles). It generally moves towards the southwest. Along its path, it crosses several roads like Route 263, Route 116, and Route 122.
The river eventually joins the Bulstrode River. This meeting point is on the east side of the Bulstrode River, upstream from the Beaudet Reservoir in Victoriaville.
Nearby Rivers
Other rivers are close to the L'Abbé River. To the north and west, you'll find the Bulstrode River. To the east is the Gosselin River. The Nicolet River is located to the south.
River's Name
The name "rivière l'Abbé" was officially recognized on August 7, 1978. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like a naming committee for places in Quebec.
