La Petite Rivière (Cami River tributary) facts for kids

La Petite Rivière (which means "The Little River" in English) is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Cami River. This river is located in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region. It passes through an area called the zec du Lac-Brébeuf. A "ZEC" is a controlled harvesting zone, which means it's a special area where people can hunt and fish.

The area around La Petite Rivière is mostly covered by forests. There are forest roads that help people get around. These roads are used for logging (cutting down trees) and for fun activities like hiking or camping. Forestry is the main business here, and tourism is also important.

The river usually freezes over in early December. It stays frozen until the end of March. It's generally safe to walk or play on the ice from mid-December to mid-March.

Where La Petite Rivière Flows

La Petite Rivière is part of a larger system of rivers and lakes. A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into one main river or lake.

River's Starting Point

La Petite Rivière begins in an unnamed lake. This lake is high up in the mountains, about 489 m (1,604 ft) (about 1,600 feet) above sea level. This starting point is near a mountain peak that is even taller, reaching 574 m (1,883 ft) (about 1,880 feet).

The River's Journey

From its source, La Petite Rivière flows for about 8.1 km (5.0 mi) (about 5 miles). It travels through forests and mountains. As it flows, the river drops about 159 m (522 ft) (about 520 feet) in height.

• First, it flows south down a mountain.
• Then, it turns east. Along the way, it gets water from "Lac de la Tente."
• It continues flowing east through a deep valley.
• Finally, it reaches its end, flowing into the Cami River.

Where the River Ends

La Petite Rivière joins the Cami River on its west bank. This meeting point is about 6.6 km (4.1 mi) (about 4 miles) southwest of where La Petite Rivière starts.

From this point, the water from La Petite Rivière continues its journey:

• It flows along the Cami River for about 15.8 km (9.8 mi) (about 10 miles).
• Then, it joins the Saint-Jean River and flows for another 37.7 km (23.4 mi) (about 23 miles).
• The water then crosses Saint-Jean Bay for about 2.9 km (1.8 mi) (about 1.8 miles).
• Finally, it enters the mighty Saguenay River. The Saguenay River carries the water eastward for about 42.8 km (26.6 mi) (about 26.6 miles) until it reaches Tadoussac. At Tadoussac, the Saguenay River flows into the huge Saint Lawrence estuary, which leads to the Atlantic Ocean.

Name of the River

The name "La Petite Rivière" was officially recognized on November 9, 2000. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the official group in Quebec that names places.

See Also

• Le Fjord-du-Saguenay Regional County Municipality
• Lalemant
• Éternité River
• Zec du Lac-Brébeuf
• Cami River
• Saint-Jean River
• Saguenay River
• List of rivers of Quebec