Lachance River (Gosselin River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lachance River |
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| Native name | Rivière Lachance |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Centre-du-Québec |
| MRC | Arthabaska Regional County Municipality |
| Municipality | Victoriaville (sector Arthabaska), Saint-Norbert |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Ruisseau Daigle-Sévigny Saint-Norbert 152 m (499 ft) 46°06′48″N 71°51′15″W / 46.11333°N 71.85416°W |
| River mouth | Gosselin River Victoriaville (sector Saint-Christophe-d'Arthabaska) 150 m (490 ft) 46°03′42″N 71°54′48″W / 46.06166°N 71.91333°W |
| Length | 9.5 km (5.9 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Gosselin River, Nicolet River, St. Lawrence River |
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The Lachance River (which is rivière Lachance in French) is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Gosselin River, which then joins the Nicolet River. This river is located in the city of Victoriaville, within the Arthabaska Regional County Municipality. The Lachance River flows through areas that are both used for farming and have buildings.
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Where Does the Lachance River Flow?
The Lachance River is part of a larger system of rivers. It's important to know which other rivers are nearby. These are called "neighboring watersheds." A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a particular river or lake.
Here are the rivers and areas near the Lachance River:
- North: The Bulstrode River and the L'Abbé River.
- East: The Gosselin River.
- South: The Nicolet River.
- West: The Nicolet River.
The Source of the Lachance River
The Lachance River starts west of a road called Demers road. This spot is just north of a small community named Saint-Norbert. This is where the river begins its journey.
The River's Path and Where It Ends
The Lachance River flows mostly in the same direction as the Gosselin River, staying to its west side. It eventually joins the Gosselin River on its east bank. This meeting point is in an area northeast of Victoriaville. The river flows through a small valley with a hill called Mont Saint-Michel nearby.
The Lachance River joins the Gosselin River about 3.8 kilometers (2.4 miles) before the Gosselin River itself flows into the larger Nicolet River.
How the Lachance River Got Its Name
The name "Rivière Lachance" was officially recognized on August 7, 1978. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is a group in Quebec responsible for naming places.
