Lévesque River facts for kids
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| Native name | Rivière Lévesque |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Centre-du-Québec |
| MRC | Nicolet-Yamaska Regional County Municipality |
| Municipality | Saint-Elphège and Pierreville, Baie-du-Febvre |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Agricultural streams Saint-Elphège 40 m (130 ft) 46°03′48″N 72°43′54″W / 46.06332°N 72.73169°W |
| River mouth | Lake Saint-Pierre, St. Lawrence River Baie-du-Febvre 6 m (20 ft) 46°08′26″N 72°48′06″W / 46.14056°N 72.80167°W |
| Length | 11.8 km (7.3 mi) |
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The Lévesque River is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into Lake Saint-Pierre, which is part of the big St. Lawrence River. This river passes through the towns of Saint-Elphège, Pierreville, and Baie-du-Febvre. These towns are in the Nicolet-Yamaska Regional County Municipality in the Centre-du-Québec area.
About the Lévesque River
The Lévesque River is about 11.8 kilometers (7.3 miles) long. It starts from small streams in farm and forest areas. These streams include the Fortunat-Veilleux stream and the Bourassa discharge. They drain water from an area near the Saint-François River.
Where the River Flows
The Lévesque River flows towards the northwest. It runs parallel to the Saint-François River on its east side. It also runs parallel to the Colbert River on its west side.
The river flows through many farms in the towns of Saint-Elphège, Pierreville, and Baie-du-Febvre. It crosses several roads, like Route 226 and Route 132.
River's End Point
The Lévesque River finally empties into Lake Saint-Pierre. This lake is on the south side of the St. Lawrence River. The river's mouth is west of a small bay called "Le Fer à Cheval." This bay is a special resting place for birds. It is also west of the village of Baie-du-Febvre.
What's in a Name?
The name "Lévesque" is a family name that comes from France.
The official name "Rivière Lévesque" was made formal on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is a group that names places in Quebec.
