Le Petit Chenail (Yamaska River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Le Petit Chenail (The Little Chenail) |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Montérégie |
| MRC | Pierre-De Saurel Regional County Municipality |
| Municipality | Yamaska, Sainte-Victoire |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Saint-Louis River Yamaska 5 m (16 ft) |
| River mouth | Yamaska River Yamaska 4 m (13 ft) 46°01′34″N 72°55′14″W / 46.02611°N 72.92056°W |
| Length | 27.7 km (17.2 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Tributaries |
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Le Petit Chenail (which means The Little Chenail in English) is a small waterway in Quebec, Canada. It connects two other rivers: the Yamaska River and the Rivière Pot au Beurre. This connection helps form a large island called Île du Domaine.
The Île du Domaine is about 6.3 kilometres (3.9 mi) long and 1.6 kilometres (0.99 mi) wide. It is located in the municipality of Yamaska. This area is part of the Pierre-De Saurel Regional County Municipality (MRC) in the Montérégie region of Quebec.
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Where is Le Petit Chenail located?
Le Petit Chenail is surrounded by several important waterways. Knowing these helps us understand its location.
Nearby Rivers and Lakes
- To the north, you'll find the Yamaska River and Lake Saint-Pierre.
- The Yamaska River is also to the east.
- To the south is the Saint-Louis River.
- And to the west, there is the Rivière Pot au Beurre.
How the Chenail is Formed
The main water source for Le Petit Chenail is the Saint-Louis River. This river flows in from the west. The Chenail then runs along the western side of Île du Domaine.
The northern part of the channel flows through a marshy area for about 1.7 kilometres (1.1 mi). This marsh connects it to the lower part of the Rivière Pot au Beurre.
Le Petit Chenail joins the Yamaska River at a specific point. This meeting spot is about 2.4 kilometres (1.5 mi) downstream from the Camille-Parenteau Bridge. This bridge carries Route 132. The Chenail also meets the Yamaska River about 3.7 kilometres (2.3 mi) upstream from the southern tip of Île Saint-Jean.
What's in a Name?
The name "Le Petit Chenail" was officially recorded on January 21, 1975. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is a group that names places in Quebec.
