La Petite Rivière (Anticosti Island - Western part) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids La Petite Rivière |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Côte-Nord |
| Regional County Municipality | Minganie Regional County Municipality |
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| Main source | Pond in marshland L'Île-d'Anticosti 93 m (305 ft) 49°51′31″N 64°04′11″W / 49.85851°N 64.06981°W |
| River mouth | Gulf of Saint Lawrence L'Île-d'Anticosti] 1 m (3.3 ft) 49°44′13″N 64°09′29″W / 49.73694°N 64.15806°W |
| Length | 20.6 km (12.8 mi) |
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| Tributaries |
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La Petite Rivière is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Gulf of St. Lawrence. This river is located on Anticosti Island, which is part of the Minganie Regional County Municipality in the Côte-Nord region.
Forest roads on Anticosti Island help people reach different parts of the river valley. These roads are important for activities like forestry. The main economic activity in this area is forestry. Tourism and recreation are also important.
About La Petite Rivière
La Petite Rivière starts at a place called Fourteenth Mile Lake. This lake is about 0.6 kilometres (0.37 mi) long and sits 93 metres (305 ft) above sea level. It's called "Fourteenth Mile Lake" because it's 14 miles (23 km) east of the village of Port-Menier. The lake is surrounded by marshy areas.
The river's starting point is:
- 21.1 kilometres (13.1 mi) northeast of the village of Port-Menier.
- 8.0 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of the north shore of Anticosti Island.
- 14.9 kilometres (9.3 mi) north of the south shore of Anticosti Island.
From its source, La Petite Rivière flows south for about 20.6 kilometres (12.8 mi). It drops about 92 metres (302 ft) in height along its path.
River's Journey
The river's journey includes several parts:
- It flows southwest for about 5.8 kilometres (3.6 mi). It goes under the main road of the island.
- Then, it crosses Lake Simonne for 2.7 kilometres (1.7 mi). Lake Simonne is 3.2 kilometres (2.0 mi) long and is 67 metres (220 ft) above sea level. This lake has a unique peninsula called "the Navel to Simonne."
- After the lake, the river flows southeast for 7.1 kilometres (4.4 mi). It winds around and collects water from small lakes and streams.
- Next, it flows south for 2.9 kilometres (1.8 mi) through a marshy area, collecting more water from small lakes.
- Finally, it flows south for 4.8 kilometres (3.0 mi), making a bend before reaching its mouth.
La Petite Rivière ends on the south shore of Anticosti Island, in Sarcelles Bay. This is about 7.7 kilometres (4.8 mi) west of the Bec-Scie River's mouth and 4.9 kilometres (3.0 mi) east of the rivière aux Canards's mouth. It's also 16.7 kilometres (10.4 mi) east of the village of Port-Menier. When the tide is low, the river's current flows over sand for about 0.35 kilometres (0.22 mi) before reaching the sea.
Naming the River
There are actually two rivers named "La Petite Rivière" on Anticosti Island. One is in the eastern part, and the other is in the western part.
The name of this river has been used since at least 1904. It appeared on a map from the Consolidated Bathurst Company in 1955.
The official name "La Petite Rivière" was confirmed on December 5, 1968, by the "Commission de toponymie du Québec," which is like a government body that names places in Quebec.
